This week on Base: News ■ 725 projects applied to Base Batches, and 50 finalists remain. They will pitch live at @EFDevcon during Demo Day. ■ @CoinbaseDev is hosting a hackathon at @ycombinator on November 15 with @OpenAI, @Anthropic, @Replit, and @PayWithLocus. Builders can explore the open x402 standard and compete for $25K in prizes, including a guaranteed YC W26 interview for the overall winner. ■ Coinbase-backed assets (cbXRP, cbADA, cbLTC, cbDOGE, and cbBTC) are now active across Base, giving users new ways to put their crypto to work across the onchain economy. ■ Base Chain scaled from 100 to 125 Mgas/s, marking another milestone in expanding network capacity. ■ @Baseapp introduced memecoin pairing, a feature that lets creators link posts to token contracts, earn in that coin, and grow communities together. Launches ■ @jessepollak introduced jessexbt, an onchain version of himself built with @a0xbot to help builders get direct answers and insights. ■ @fantasy_top_ opened the Base Arena, featuring 170 Base community heroes competing for thousands in rewards throughout the week-long event. ■ @useburner unveiled Burner Terminal, a point-of-sale system built for stablecoin payments. ■ @wormhole is bringing multichain assets from major ecosystems to Base, supported by @AerodromeFi. ■ @shareDotxyz introduced a social trading app where users can follow wallets, copy trades, earn rewards, and share transactions. ■ @MFTMKKUS dropped the Lucky Cat Zombie NFT, with minters eligible for a free physical collectible. ■ @joinbond launched a creator platform built around refundable fan endorsements instead of subscriptions or tips. ■ @ZKP2P released V3 of its peer-to-peer on/off-ramp protocol, scaling beyond $100K in daily volume. ■ @Shatterpointgg announced its move to Base, bringing fast-paced multiplayer battles to the chain. ■ @o1_exchange went live with a trading terminal offering cross-chain support, fast execution, and multi-wallet management. ■ @HypersurfaceX launched volatility yield, letting non-US users earn upfront yield by selling covered calls onchain. ■ @1st_app introduced a DEX for instant trading of locked assets, redistributing power to the many. ■ @BitcoinCom integrated Base into its web platform, allowing users to buy, sell, and swap crypto without downloads. ■ @AtomicWallet added Base support, enabling in-wallet swaps and purchases with full self-custody. ■ @sserrano44 launched wARS, a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the Argentine peso. ■ @AnichessGame celebrated major milestones, reaching 3M puzzles solved and 150K players. ■ @mnstrstrat launched its in-house gacha. ■ @truemarkets released an upgraded version of its prediction markets with Uniswap v4 hooks, onchain limit orders, instant LP settlements, and a forthcoming mini app on Base. ■ @ArenaClub brought graded sports cards onchain, letting users rip, collect, and trade instantly. ■ @footballdotfun sold out its NFL Pack Sale and is preparing for the NFL Pack Reveal. Mini Apps ■ @Metopia_xyz helps users learn new skills, earn XP, and build verifiable onchain credentials. ■ @jooce_coin launched its mini app for staking, voting, and reward claiming. ■ @AerodromeFi introduced its mini app, allowing users to swap in seconds. ■ @serpinxbt deployed the Ethos mini app in under an hour, showing how quickly builders can ship on Base.