Tso Thoughts | Oct 2025, Mini App Szn
Welcome to the Tso Thoughts newsletter! Every month, I curate my best thoughts, ideas, and observations on crypto and the industry at large.
Everyone is Coming Onchain
More than 75M @Samsung Galaxy owners are about to be introduced to @base
We've partnered with @Samsung to bring crypto to 75+ million new people.
S&P Global Ratings and @chainlink are bringing Stablecoin Stability Assessments (SSAs) to @base
Onchain SSAs let DeFi protocols and institutional investors on Base integrate @SPGlobal Ratings’ risk assessments directly into their automations
Capital markets are coming onchain
S&P Global is excited to announce a collaboration between S&P Global Ratings, the world’s leading provider of #CreditRatings, benchmarks and analytics, and Chainlink Labs, the industry-standard oracle platform bringing the capital markets on-chain, to deliver S&P Global Ratings’
We’re working with @Citi to make it easier for their institutional clients to leverage digital assets and stablecoins
@coinbase + @base are building the most trusted foundation for the future of finance
We’re collaborating with @Citi to build the future of payments.
→Exploring making it easier for Citi clients to use digital assets
→Unlocking the power of stablecoins for payments
→Improving on and off-ramps
Time to make digital assets an integral part of the global economy.
JUST IN: @Kalshi expands prediction markets and USDC deposits with @base
Kalshi now supports Base USDC for deposits natively
Top New Mini Apps
A cool new platform that lets you invest in music rights and earn passive income launched on @base today
Build your music portfolio with the @boleromusic_ mini app in the @baseapp
Music rights arrive on @base
Music IP marks a new chapter in the onchain economy.
From your favorite songs to timeless catalogs, culture now flows at Base speed.
Sign in.
Explore.
Collect music rights, one catalog at a time.
(non-US KYC'd users only)
OverHerd is a mini app by @0xSherpaXYZ, who prev founded Yik Yak, where you can post your best anon takes and earn right from the @baseapp
Your content surfaces based on location, and the more views your post gets, the more you earn via ad campaigns
Crypto rails change the game
This week’s mini app spotlight is @OverHerdXYZ by @0xSherpaXYZ
OverHerd is an anonymous social space where location and interest-based posts rise through upvotes, not follower counts
Connect locally, share without pressure, and earn when your posts are valued
Calaxy is a mini app by @SoloCeesay and @SDinwiddie_25 where you can launch coin-gated communities called Worlds using @base assets
With Worlds, creators can build a thriving, containerized ecosystem around their coin and own their audiences
Try @CalaxyApp from the @baseapp now
This week’s mini app spotlight is @calaxyapp by @SoloCeesay and @SDinwiddie_25
Calaxy empowers creators to build vibrant communities via worlds and monetize directly through exclusive content
Engage fans and seamlessly maintain full control of your audience connections under
Imagine earning on the @base app and spending it anywhere you want
@ChipotleTweets, @BNBuzz, @gamestop, @RegalMovies, @ultabeauty, @sheetz...
All using @base pay directly in-app
We worked with @FlexaHQ to enable USDC checkout via @base pay at more places you love
@baseapp users can now spend their USDC earnings at @ChipotleTweets, @BNBuzz, or @RegalMovies through their mini apps
From burritos to books to movie tickets, pay straight from the Base app
Now available: faster, more seamless USDC checkout with Base Pay.
Flexa and @base are teaming up to make it easy for any merchant to accept digital asset payments with the fastest onchain checkout experience for USDC.
No wallets to manage, no risk of fraud, no added complexity.
Base Pay is now default-on for all @FlexaHQ Payments integrations
Pay with @USDC on @base at – checks notes – @ChipotleTweets, @RegalMovies, @BNBuzz, and @sheetz with the @baseapp (we actually used to pray for times like this)
One step closer to the future of payments @trev
Base Pay is an n-of-1 checkout experience in crypto—there’s really nothing else like it.
So, when the @base team asked us how we could get this UX live for @FlexaHQ merchants in the most seamless and easy-to-integrate way possible, we jumped at the challenge.
It’s been an
One down, many more to go
Only a matter of time before stablecoin payments become the norm for every company
dream apps I'd love to work with to accept stablecoins because it'd make my life 10x better:
we can now do it at @shopify scale - if you or someone you love can help, DM me.
Anyone using the @base app can now spend USDC with @base pay IRL at @ChipotleTweets, @BNBuzz, @gamestop, @RegalMovies, @ultabeauty, and @sheetz via their @FlexaHQ mini apps:
Give me one example of a real world use case for crypto!
Buy burritos, bowls, and more at @ChipotleTweets using @base pay directly in the @baseapp
Bolero is a mini app by @williambailey_ that turns music rights into liquid, tradable assets
From your favorite songs to timeless catalogs, what was once a market reserved for a few major players is now accessible to all
Start investing in music on @boleromusic_ in the @baseapp
This week’s mini app spotlight is @boleromusic_ by @williambailey_
Bolero lets you invest directly in music rights and earn from real song royalties
Build a portfolio of tracks, support emerging artists, and turn your love for music into long-term passive income
Bring your Twitter graph onchain
Port your follows over to the @baseapp
Introducing: FollowSync
Sync your follows from Twitter -> Base App.
The internet is better when your follow graph flows with you.
Here's how to use it.
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Curated DeFi strategies, now just a tap away
Try the @ArcadiaFi mini app in the @baseapp today
Some say DeFi isn't what it used to be.
Then again, some haven't tried Arcadia.
But you can, today, on the @baseapp
Buy @ChipotleTweets with @base pay in under 10 seconds
- Mobile-first with the @baseapp
- Pay right from the @FlexaHQ mini app
- Near-instant confirmations
- Zero fees on Base
Everyday payments are finally onchain
Hey @jessepollak a friend of mine told me you wanted to bring @ChipotleTweets onchain
Well thanks to @FlexaHQ you can make it happen in the @baseapp
Access @AskVenice’s suite of private, uncensored, and anonymous AI models straight from the @baseapp
Venice is now a Featured app in the @base app
Daily poll is a mini app by @Flynnjamm that lets anyone earn crypto for answering surveys by others
Surveys can be created permissionlessly to gather user feedback or strategic insights for just 1 USDC
Answer questions daily and get paid for your opinions in the @baseapp
This week’s mini app spotlight is Daily Poll by @Flynnjamm
Daily Poll makes answering quick questions fun and rewarding with onchain incentives
Share your take, earn daily rewards, and see how your opinions stack up with the crowd
Wasabi brings effortless onchain trading to the @baseapp
Leverage when you want with the @wasabi_protocol mini app, earn yield when you don’t
Earn while you trade.
Your stables on Wasabi aren’t just earning yield - they’re powering your trades.
Now you can margin trade, directly inside Wasabi on @baseapp.
The Base trenches, at your fingertips.
Create, predict, and earn on @PredictBase in the @baseapp
Now with real-time live odds
Looking to trade your predictions on @baseapp ?
PredictBase is the place to go!
With our live odds upgrade, you can now buy, sell, and trade shares of your predictions — all with just a click
Available to non-US users
Try it now predictbase.app
Rep merch from your favorite @base coins, communities, and NFTs
@MintedMerchShop now supports @base pay in their @baseapp mini app for instant onchain checkout
Shop on Minted Merch - checkout with @base Pay
Available in our mini app on the @baseapp and also on mintedmerch.shop!
Fantasy, trading, and prediction – all in one
The @footballdotfun mini app turns sports into capital markets, now live on the @baseapp
Bringing all sports fans onchain.
FDF Mini App is now live on @baseapp.
ICYMI: mini app notifications are available in the @baseapp
Regularly re-engage your users and see what drives them to live actions using @buildonbase
Notifications are key to growing your mini app
You can now see which notifications are performing best using Base Build!
Track subscriptions, measure clicks, and see what is resonating with users:
Bet on viral posts on the @baseapp and get rewarded for spotting bangers early
It’s a good day to @betonbangers
you can now bet on bangers before they blow up, right from the base app.
here’s how it works
> open the @baseapp
> find a post you think will go viral
> tag the bot to place your bet
> search for betonbangers mini app
> find your cast (and others) inside the app to place
Football dot Fun is a breakout mini app by @AdamFDF_ and @adotjdott where fantasy football and sports meet prediction markets
Own your favorite players’ shares, predict their performances, and earn rewards
If you want to join the fun, sign up for @footballdotfun on the @baseapp
This week’s mini app spotlight is @footballdotfun by @adamFDF_ and @adotjdott
Collect and trade digital player shares, build your squad, and compete in live prediction tournaments
Prove your football smarts - win rewards by skill, not luck
Perps in the @baseapp?
Say less
@avantisfi mini app dropping soon
The @avantisfi @baseapp mobile app will melt faces.
RT for early access .
Come watch @serpinxbt vibecode the @ethos_network mini app today
Everyone is building on the @baseapp
I believe we can vibecode a @base mini-app for @ethos_network in <1hr
especially with cursor's new composer-1, which is CRAZY fast in comparison to claude
join me at 3pm CST today, streaming here on X
pic unrelated
Very excited for the full @ethos_network mini app!
okay I almost got the ethos base mini app deployed in 60 minutes
pretty polished app for 2 hours of vibe coding
challenge yourself and learn a skill, vibe coding can unlock SO MUCH
Builders are finding out that mini apps bring immense opportunity
- Vibecode a mini app in just one hour
- Instant distribution to the @baseapp’s users
- Real-time user analytics with the @buildonbase dashboard
If you haven’t tried building a mini app yet, this is your sign
Can’t wait for the @truemarkets mini app to launch in the @baseapp!
Building What’s Next for Onchain Markets
Today, decentralization alone isn’t enough. Users want apps that feel instant, intuitive, and vibrant, not cumbersome experiments.
At Truemarkets, we are redefining what a fully onchain prediction market can be for non-US users by
The leading DEX on @base is now available as a mini app
Swap tokens on @AerodromeFi without ever leaving the @baseapp
Aerodrome Mini-app
It takes 7 seconds to read this post.
That's about as long as it takes to swap on the Aerodrome mini-app, start to finish.
Now live, natively in the @baseapp.
Base App Updates
Buy and sell your favorite tokenized stocks 24/7 directly on the @baseapp
200+ tokenized stocks now in the @baseapp
One app, everything connected
Just tried the new @baseapp and it feels like the first real ‘everything app’ for crypto.
The onboarding experience and UX is very smooth and the feed is also alive. Content is rewarded and people are making up to 1000$ a week just posting content.
Beyond the UX, there’s a lot
Get the @base app → create → earn → use mini apps → spend with @base pay
The flywheel is just starting to spin
We’re launching creator coins in the Base app.
Why? Because creators deserve to own the upside of everything they make, and their communities should be rewarded for being part of it. Creator coins make this real.
Paired my @zora creator coin to my content in the @baseapp
Always bet on yourself
We aren’t just building a chain, an app, or a set of builder tools
We are building a new global economy where everyone can win
You can make it on @base
The @baseapp is for traders
more and more trading is happening in the Base app
There is nothing your bank can do for you that @base can’t do for faster and cheaper
Accelerate
On the @baseapp everyone eats
Post together, grow together
Post together, grow together.
Introducing memecoin pairing, a new way to turn your content into community growth.
❶ Pair your posts by pasting the contract address
❷ Earn in that coin
❸ Grow your community
When creators and communities grow together, everyone wins.
Onchain Capital Markets
Every @coinbase user in the U.S. can now access and trade every asset available on @base
Launch on Base, reach the world
Check your phone - the wait is over.
Explore millions of assets, moments after they launch, right from the Coinbase app.
DEX trading is live for all U.S. users (ex. NY).
Coming soon: more assets, more networks, more countries.
EVERY @BASE COIN IS NOW ON @COINBASE
EVERY @BASE COIN IS NOW ON @COINBASE
Every @base memecoin, creator coin, content coin, app coin, protocol coin, stablecoin, (fill in the blank) coin
All on @coinbase
Raise your hand if you are ready to go to war against CEX listings that charge 2-9% of a token supply to be listed.
We are rolling out The Blue Carpet for @base builders
Get unparalleled support from the moment you start building to long after your asset is live on @coinbase
we’re excited to launch The Blue Carpet
a comprehensive suite of products and services designed to empower asset issuers
this is our way of making sure the next wave of builders have the tools and support for long-term success
hit me up to learn more
Interesting
One way traffic on the @DefinitiveFi bridge & x-chain swap from BSC -> @base
With @echodotxyz, we’re making it easier for @base companies to raise funds and grow, and we’re giving the Base community early access to unique investment opportunities
Accelerate onchain capital markets
Bringing back Up Only was just the warm up.
We’ve acquired @echodotxyz, the leading onchain capital raising platform.
→ Joining builders with community capital
→ Giving investors access to new opportunities
→ Growing economic freedom worldwide
The tokenization of a new “thing” has fueled every crypto cycle
- Tokenizing equity: ICOs
- Tokenizing collectibles: NFTs
- Tokenizing memes: meme coins
- Tokenizing content: content coins
- Tokenizing debt, commodities, stocks, etc: RWAs
Tokenization is the lifeblood of crypto
All @virtuals_io agent tokens are now tradable on @coinbase
x402 agents on @coinbase
You can explore millions of @base assets on @coinbase now
You can explore 𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 of assets on Coinbase now.
What if every asset were on @base?
cbEVERYTHING
Hello Cardano
cbADA borrow markets are now live on Base
The ticker is cbEVERYTHING
There are so many ways to put your crypto to work on Base.
cbXRP, cbADA, cbLTC, cbDOGE, and cbBTC all act as Coinbase-backed 1:1 assets that you can actually use across the onchain economy.
Build With Us
The @base economy is buzzing
And it’s still only day one
it's uptober and @base just hit an all-time high in TVL: $5.3b
that's almost 3x from last year
For anyone wanting to build with us on @base:
We will welcome you with open arms and do everything we can do make you feel at home
~24 hrs since @base launch on fomo & we only have great things to say
Expanding the pie should be a main focus for every single stakeholder in crypto
The base ecosystem embodies that ethos -- feel incredibly welcomed by the team, projects, traders, and community
Everyone is welcome on @base
Come build with us
Fomo Team welcomed and supported when building on Base.
"Nobody has been as warm or supportive as Base, and not just the foundation but the projects, traders, team members and communities."
The first @base native token listed on @RobinhoodApp
Many more to come, and many more Base builders and creators to go mainstream
$ZORA is now on Robinhood
This is why we do it
If you’re building on @base, I’d love to help you navigate the ecosystem and work with you through the idea maze!
. @davidtsocy has been incredibly supportive since my early days at @drift_money always down to connect me with literally anyone in the ecosystem i asked for
and now, he’s doing the same with @builders_garden, backing us and the miniapps we keep shipping
Now is the best time in history to be an onchain builder
LFB
Base works with founders to build world-changing companies for the new global onchain economy
If that sounds like you, we’d love to build together
Only one way to win: help @base builders win
Some help speaks louder than any headline.
Feels good to know we’re building in the right neighborhood.
Appreciate @davidtsocy and the @base QA team for their never-ending contributions.
Come build with the best on @base
Ethereum and Base are the #1 and #2 chains founders choose to build on
Read more about what founders are doing in a16z's 2025 State of Crypto:
Every day incredible new products are launching on @base and the momentum is only accelerating
Now is our time to build the future
The alpha is onchain and looks like it’s on @base
Base chain has dominated >70% of trading volume on @DefinitiveFi over the last two weeks.
the alpha is onchain and looks like it's on @base.
Congrats to all the @base batches 002 finalists!
Excited to showcase these startups at @EFDevcon demo day
725 projects applies → 50 finalists remain
Thanks to everyone who applied. It's time to meet the Base Batches Startup track finalists who'll be presenting at Demo Day live at @EFDevcon
Tweets of the Month
Kind of insane that this is what a typical week in the @base ecosystem looks like
Come accelerate with us
This week on Base:
■ Two new stablecoins (XSGD + AUDD ) went live. That means there's 16+ local currencies now on Base. Every currency, everywhere, onchain.
■ @Coinbase + @MorphoLabs hit $1B in BTC-backed loans.
■ @Coinbase also launched DeFi lending with up to 10%
Base is for everyone who wants to build a better internet
Base is a global economy for everyone, everywhere
You can build a better future onchain, starting right where you are
Base is an open stack for the global economy
Base is becoming an open stack for a new generation of apps
@jessepollak joined @jeffjohnroberts and @FortuneCrypto to talk about the projects shaping what’s next
Remarkable how much more useful crypto has become in just the past year
From instant stablecoin payments to access to open financial services to getting rewarded for creativity, going onchain is improving the lives of people around the world
When I joined @base last year, one of the goals I set was to uplift members of the early Base community
Today, I can proudly say that there are many leaders in the Base community who have gained a strong voice and many others who have become project founders
We grow together
Another great week in the @base ecosystem
Read all about it below
This week on Base:
■ @Coinbase rolled out DEX trading to all U.S. users (ex. NY). Millions of assets, moments after launch, right from the app.
■ $200M of USDC is already earning ~10% APY on @Coinbase in just two weeks, powered by @MorphoLabs.
■ Base Chain hit a new
Millions of Canadians own digital assets
86% of them (including me) think the financial system is overdue for an overhaul
It’s time to update the system
Toronto got the memo, Canada's due for a system update.
We will bring @base pay to every merchant in the world
Onchain payments for everyone, everywhere
Base is becoming the chain of choice for creator capital markets
Safe, trustworthy, and built for velocity
Base is proudly @ethereum-aligned
We’ll never stop doing our part to expand Ethereum
Base will be where the world transacts onchain
It’s always a great week to build on @base
This week on Base:
NEWS
■ @a16zcrypto ranked Ethereum and Base as the #1 and #2 chains founders choose to build on in their State of Crypto 2025 report.
■ Base Pay went live across @FlexaHQ’s merchant network. Pay with crypto at Chipotle, Regal, Barnes & Noble, and more,
Base still hasn’t truly broken out yet...
The future is bright
Base is the land of milk and honey for traders and it is so so early
There's such a difference in the assets on @base and other chains. It is the best place to trade by a country mile.
You can do the work to win here. It's a combination of 1) real builders and products and 2) the largest distribution and more coming. It's still so early, some
It’s @base era
do you feel it?
Base mode [on]
The comeback is always greater than the setback
Stay based
When you bridge to @base, you’re joining a movement to build a global economy that increases innovation, creativity, and freedom
And you get front row seats to bringing the entire world onchain
Come along the way
New week, same mission:
Accelerate @base
This week on Base:
News
■ Builders on Base get perks. The Base Services Hub is live with 30+ partner discounts, from infrastructure to dev tools. Start with @neynarxyz, the easiest way to build mini apps on Base, with 100% off your first month.
■ Over 700 teams applied to the
Dream big
Work harder
You write the story
Base has never followed a playbook
We’ve always written our own
@base is just built different
Consumer Apps / Experiences I Liked
The future of onchain rewards, payments, and loyalty is being built on @base
Congrats @Cypher_HQ_ on the successful TGE and launch of the Cypher protocol!
$CYPR is now LIVE for trading
The token powering Cypher's decentralized rewards and onchain payment platform has officially arrived.
Learn how to make the most of your $CYPR
Ngl @footballdotfun is one of the few apps I keep finding myself coming back to because it’s just that fun
Big things coming soon for sports fans everywhere
What if you could trade players, not just pick them?
@footballdotfun is fantasy and trading in one fast-paced marketplace. Compete on the pitch. Win in the market.
Easy onboarding, slick interface, and a fun social trading experience
@tryfomo will onboard the next wave of traders to @base
What if trading felt like scrolling your feed?
@tryfomo lets you track traders, spot trending coins early, and compete with friends. Turn markets into a social game.
Welcome to @base, @recallnet
Liquid markets for every AI skill imaginable.
Skill markets give you the power to bounty AI skills, build a portfolio of the best AI products, and earn when they rank in live competitions.
Shape the future of trusted AI on Recall.
Now live on @base.
Predict crypto & stock prices with nonstop hourly and daily markets on @trylimitless
Stay based and stay limitless
Will it go up, or down?
For everyone who ever wished prediction markets didn't make you wait, @trylimitless turns trading into simple 30 and 60 minute prediction battles with instant resolution.
Pick your stake, and your in.
New season, new opportunities
Let’s hoop
BasketballXYZ is LIVE!
Collect and trade players to build your all-star squad, compete in tournaments, and earn rewards!
Powered by @base. BALL IN
fxhash is now open to everyone
fxhash is back open to all artists & collectors
we tuned up our art coin launcher to make it dead simple to create art coins & buy them
the idea is simple: invest in your favorite artists, collect their art & find grails
all backed by $fxh
Welcome to @base, @ArenaClub
Let it rip
Arena Club is now LIVE on @base. Arena Club brings graded sports cards on-chain, so you can rip, collect, and trade instantly!
Automated, onchain portfolio management – now live on @base
Set your strategy with @glider_fi and let it glide
Glider was built to make investing feel effortless.
Today, that vision becomes real.
We're now open to everyone, starting on @base.
The first step towards a simpler, more connected DeFi world.
This is only the beginning.
️
Privacy on @base is for everyone
Click buttons, gain privacy.
All on @base
Time to start printing on @base
Printr is live on @base
You can now launch tokens directly from Base - in one click.
Launch on Base now: app.printr.money
New mint from @takashipom san dropping on @base soon – set your reminders!
A new Lucky Cat is rising on @base
Lucky Cat Zombie NFT is the next collectible drop from Kaikai Kiki
Mint packs. Reveal cards. Collect the set.
marketplace.kaikaikiki.com/drops/lucky-ca…
Those who mint will be eligible for a free physical collectible giveaway
Bond is a one-time, refundable endorsement that says: I believe in you
Creator crypto products have been littered with manipulation and leveraging tokens for extractive behavior. My brother @blauyourmind & our team spent the past 7 months building @joinbond to change that.
We all know the story: creators depend on platforms they don’t control and
A new @base trench terminal to up your PnL
Create on the @baseapp, trade on @o1_exchange
Do you take trading seriously? Use a terminal that does too.
@o1_exchange brings pro-grade tools to Base like cross-chain support, fast execution, and multi-wallet management.
Everything you need in o1 place.
The next chapter of @mnstrstrat is now live on @base
Play the gacha and start earning points
It’s time for Monster’s next chapter on @base.
Our inhouse gacha is now live!
New stablecoin tap to pay POS built on @base
USDC you later
Today we're excited to announce Burner Terminal, the first point of sale designed from the ground up for accepting stablecoins.
Infrastructure / Tooling Updates
ICYMI: @rainbowdotme Kit now supports @base account
@rainbowdotme Kit has now added support for @base account !
Developers can now enjoy rainbow's colorful vibes while creating the best onchain apps
It was great to work with the Rainbow team on this
Base builders are eligible for @Kalshi Eco grants to build onchain prediction market products on @Kalshi and @base
Kalshi x @Base
Kalshi users can now fund their accounts with USDC on Base!
Building prediction market products on Base?
Apply below for a Kalshi ecosystem grant.
And that’s my monthly roundup! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and follow me to stay in the loop.
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