Welcome to the **Tso Thoughts** newsletter! Every month, I curate my best thoughts, ideas, and observations on crypto and the industry at large. * * * ### Exploring a **Network** **Token** [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Base is evolving to be more than a chain [@base](https://twitter.com/base) is the ecosystem, the chain, the app, the builder tools, and what comes next [176](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1966532471530430907) [4:00 PM • Sep 12, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1966532471530430907) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Historical news for [@base](https://twitter.com/base) today Stay tuned... [337](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1967585493492859263) [1:45 PM • Sep 15, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1967585493492859263) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Base chain is the best place to build [137](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1967593228586373283) [2:15 PM • Sep 15, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1967593228586373283) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Build, grow, and earn on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) [24](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1967595914379550873) [2:26 PM • Sep 15, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1967595914379550873) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Base is a bridge, not an island [124](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1967596403204775988) [2:28 PM • Sep 15, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1967596403204775988) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Base is beginning to explore a network token [172](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1967598936455254158) [2:38 PM • Sep 15, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1967598936455254158) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Accelerate [@base](https://twitter.com/base) [Base](https://twitter.com/base) [@base](https://twitter.com/base) Base is beginning to explore a network token We’re in the early phases of exploration, and don’t have any specifics to share around timing, design, or governance. We’re committed to bringing the community along with us, and building in the open. [67](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1967609436786377199) [3:20 PM • Sep 15, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1967609436786377199) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) We shared a PSA that [@base](https://twitter.com/base) is beginning to explore a network token yesterday To be clear, Base remains deeply committed to [@ethereum](https://twitter.com/ethereum) and will continue to build on Ethereum We’re growing a global economy that’s open and accessible, and Ethereum is the best foundation to do that [511](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1967938097745998006) [1:06 PM • Sep 16, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1967938097745998006) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Build on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) Create on Base And you will be rewarded [1,081](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1970151712444080269) [3:42 PM • Sep 22, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1970151712444080269) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Trade on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) Transact on Base And you will be rewarded [3,351](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1970527548032623024) [4:35 PM • Sep 23, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1970527548032623024) * * * ### Build on Base [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) The app / consumer talent on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) is mindblowing [pj](https://twitter.com/playhead) [@playhead](https://twitter.com/playhead) Spent this AM going thru @Base Onchain Summer projects. Most promising and interesting so far : \- [@ripdotfun](https://twitter.com/ripdotfun) by [@softwarecurator](https://twitter.com/softwarecurator) \- [@footballdotfun](https://twitter.com/footballdotfun) by [@AdamFDF\_](https://twitter.com/AdamFDF_) (they submitted before they went live!!) \- [@poidhxyz](https://twitter.com/poidhxyz) by [@kennyistyping](https://twitter.com/kennyistyping) \- [@streamontrophy](https://twitter.com/streamontrophy) by [@defiprince\_](https://twitter.com/defiprince_) [52](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1963370568356634875) [10:36 PM • Sep 3, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1963370568356634875) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Are you a [@base](https://twitter.com/base) builder working on trading interfaces like Telegram bots or DeFi apps? Track your onchain impact and earn your share of 3M OP tokens below [Thrive Protocol](https://twitter.com/thriveprotocol) [@thriveprotocol](https://twitter.com/thriveprotocol) In July we launched a one-year onchain funding program to award 3M OP to @Base builders. We’re excited to announce that our Leaderboard is Live - allowing you to track the selected projects as they drive volume on Base. [base.thrive.xyz/leaderboard](https://t.co/r0QyhcQLVC) [31](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1963729398999519337) [10:22 PM • Sep 4, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1963729398999519337) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Why build on [@base](https://twitter.com/base)? [limone.eth 🍋 (on farcaster)](https://twitter.com/limone_eth) [@limone\_eth](https://twitter.com/limone_eth) why i build on [@base](https://twitter.com/base)? \- consumer-first DNA i started at hackathons a couple years ago, and Base was already offering bounties for consumer apps, perfect for us as we loved building things people actually use. they know how to support builders like us. \- team full of builders [59](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1965490423478317285) [7:00 PM • Sep 9, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1965490423478317285) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) From internet micropayments to internet capital markets, [@noicedotso](https://twitter.com/noicedotso)’s story is just getting started Reach out to [@HeetTike](https://twitter.com/HeetTike) if you’re building anything interesting on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) and all in on accelerating from -1 to 1 [tk](https://twitter.com/HeetTike) [@HeetTike](https://twitter.com/HeetTike) tldr (25.04) enter base batches #001 (22.05) launch noice (05.06) win base batches #001 india (16.07) present noice @ TBA launch (22.07) win base batches #001 global (24.07) cross 50,000 holders on base (05.08) \[redacted\] (06.09) $noice added to CB listing roadmap (!?) [57](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1965823973058556211) [5:05 PM • Sep 10, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1965823973058556211) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) If you’re building a crypto startup at [@ycombinator](https://twitter.com/ycombinator), we’d love to help you do it on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) – please get in touch! [jesse.base.eth](https://twitter.com/jessepollak) [@jessepollak](https://twitter.com/jessepollak) spent yesterday at [@ycombinator](https://twitter.com/ycombinator) they are open for business for crypto [221](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1966953965440184811) [7:55 PM • Sep 13, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1966953965440184811) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) ICYMI: [@base](https://twitter.com/base) batches 002 is kicking off on September 29 to help builders turn ideas into reality Get funding, mentorship, and distribution from day one + a demo day at [@EFDevcon](https://twitter.com/EFDevcon) in Argentina to showcase your project to the world Go to basebatches dot xyz to learn more and apply [150](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1967967984745582968) [3:05 PM • Sep 16, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1967967984745582968) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) The future of trading the future is being built on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) [@KalshiEco](https://twitter.com/KalshiEco) is backing Base builders + creators with grants, support, and more [Kalshi](https://twitter.com/Kalshi) [@Kalshi](https://twitter.com/Kalshi) Introducing [@KalshiEco](https://twitter.com/KalshiEco): a hub to support builders, traders, and creators pushing the frontier of prediction markets. We’re backing offchain and onchain innovation, with dedicated grants partnering with @Solana and @Base. Come join us in building the future of trading the future. [46](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1968324134544577020) [2:40 PM • Sep 17, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1968324134544577020) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) There’s never been a better time to build on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) Accelerate [343](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1969081644171616718) [4:50 PM • Sep 19, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1969081644171616718) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Why [@alliancedao](https://twitter.com/alliancedao) founders value building on [@base](https://twitter.com/base): “The Base team consists of many ex crypto founders, elites from TradFi (IB/PE/VC), aka the hustlers we know to fully support builders The unfair advantage of having the abundant resource as part of a public crypto exchange and [stambouli](https://twitter.com/stambouli_o1) [@stambouli\_o1](https://twitter.com/stambouli_o1) [x.com/i/article/1968…](https://t.co/UoEXvkLTed) [60](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1969083054179434969) [4:55 PM • Sep 19, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1969083054179434969) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) We want to help you find real PMF and win on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) [Dhawal \| HeyElsa.ai 🇮🇳 🇨🇦 🇺🇸](https://twitter.com/TheDhawalS) [@TheDhawalS](https://twitter.com/TheDhawalS) Totally agree, Base is doing all the right things, the right way, esp for founders. For us, while building [@HeyElsaAI](https://twitter.com/HeyElsaAI) the difference with Base wasn’t just infra, it was culture. Base was the first ecosystem to proactively jump in, support us via there weekly office hours, and [56](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1970278202246594992) [12:05 AM • Sep 23, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1970278202246594992) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Y Combinator just announced a new Request for Startups: Fintech 3.0, created in collaboration with [@base](https://twitter.com/base) and [@cbventures](https://twitter.com/cbventures) If you’re building for this new era of Fintech, apply below for the next [@ycombinator](https://twitter.com/ycombinator) batch [Base](https://twitter.com/base) [@base](https://twitter.com/base) Onchain founders are getting funded by [@ycombinator](https://twitter.com/ycombinator) They just put out a new request for onchain startups The future of finance is being built in crypto: Stablecoins, tokenized assets, trading, apps, AI agents, and more [249](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1970542585874915408) [5:35 PM • Sep 23, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1970542585874915408) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Fintech 1.0 was the initial digitization of finance in the 90s Fintech 2.0 involved building APIs on top of the existing financial system over the last decade Now, we are entering the era of Fintech 3.0 which will be about building a new financial system with crypto [Y Combinator](https://twitter.com/ycombinator) [@ycombinator](https://twitter.com/ycombinator) We are entering the era of Fintech 3.0. Regulatory clarity, growing consumer adoption, and low-cost chains have paved the way for a golden age of building in crypto — and at YC, [@base](https://twitter.com/base) and [@coinbase](https://twitter.com/coinbase) we want to fund builders to seize this moment. [@harjtaggar](https://twitter.com/harjtaggar) and [@jessepollak](https://twitter.com/jessepollak) sat [70](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1970556359591825664) [6:30 PM • Sep 23, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1970556359591825664) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) It’s time to build the next era of finance on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) [Harj Taggar](https://twitter.com/harjtaggar) [@harjtaggar](https://twitter.com/harjtaggar) We think stablecoins are just the start of what’s possible with programmable money and we’re excited to fund teams building what comes next. Thanks [@jessepollak](https://twitter.com/jessepollak) for talking with me about what that might be and why now is the time to build it. [109](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1970558872302841984) [6:40 PM • Sep 23, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1970558872302841984) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Accelerate your onchain startup idea at The R\[3\]sidency with [@fabric\_vc](https://twitter.com/fabric_vc), [@coinbase](https://twitter.com/coinbase), [@animocabrands](https://twitter.com/animocabrands), and [@foundersfactory](https://twitter.com/foundersfactory) Applications are now open for [@base](https://twitter.com/base) founders [Fabric Ventures](https://twitter.com/fabric_vc) [@fabric\_vc](https://twitter.com/fabric_vc) Build venture-scale. Or nothing. Introducing The R\[3\]sidency: 8 teams 16 weeks £250K investment Demo Day in London Backed by [@fabric\_vc](https://twitter.com/fabric_vc), [@coinbase](https://twitter.com/coinbase), [@animocabrands](https://twitter.com/animocabrands), [@foundersfactory](https://twitter.com/foundersfactory) with ecosystem support from [@base](https://twitter.com/base). Applications now open [r3sidency.xyz](https://t.co/5R9fCXkVWl) [27](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1970591512519156055) [8:50 PM • Sep 23, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1970591512519156055) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Builders on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) don’t just build, they get funded From weekly rewards to Base Batches, we offer multiple funding pathways designed to support builders at every stage Explore them all below [Base](https://twitter.com/base) [@base](https://twitter.com/base) Build on Base and get funded There’s support for every stage: weekly rewards for early experiments, retro grants for shipped projects, support for public goods, and full founder programs when you’re ready to scale [179](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1971291862221947360) [7:12 PM • Sep 25, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1971291862221947360) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) The goal is to make [@base](https://twitter.com/base) the best place to build, grow, and earn [550](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1971988340775023019) [5:20 PM • Sep 27, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1971988340775023019) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Whether you’re just getting started with an idea, have a prototype and ready to take the next step, or a startup already gaining traction, [@base](https://twitter.com/base) batches 002 is for you Apply and receive expert mentorship, present at demo day, and get access to funding It’s time to accelerate [Base](https://twitter.com/base) [@base](https://twitter.com/base) The next chapter of Base starts now. Base Batches 002 is live with two tracks. STARTUP: For live products ready to scale. The top 40 teams get flown to Demo Day @ Devconnect to pitch VCs, angels, and accelerators. BUILDER: For early teams just starting out. Up to 100 teams will [62](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1972881715380289891) [4:30 AM • Sep 30, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1972881715380289891) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Base Batches is the best starting point if you want to build, launch, or grow a startup on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) [156](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1973093152295678043) [6:30 PM • Sep 30, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1973093152295678043) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Looking to build a startup on [@base](https://twitter.com/base)? Take your idea, turn it into a product, and kickstart your business with Base Batches [170](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1973417654452101121) [4:00 PM • Oct 1, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1973417654452101121) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) The density of talented founders on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) is incomparable [Virtuals Protocol](https://twitter.com/virtuals_io) [@virtuals\_io](https://twitter.com/virtuals_io) Why Virtuals Protocol chose [@base](https://twitter.com/base). The Density of Founders. [28](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1973519823855558926) [10:46 PM • Oct 1, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1973519823855558926) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Read more on why [@SDinwiddie\_25](https://twitter.com/SDinwiddie_25) chose to build [@CalaxyApp](https://twitter.com/CalaxyApp) on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) [Calaxy](https://twitter.com/CalaxyApp) [@CalaxyApp](https://twitter.com/CalaxyApp) "My goal with Calaxy is to evangelize a creator-led migration onchain." Latest piece by the man himself [@SDinwiddie\_25](https://twitter.com/SDinwiddie_25) on the decentralized web disrupting the $500B Creator economy. (link in thread) annnnddd AMA TMRW on [@farcaster\_xyz](https://twitter.com/farcaster_xyz) (hosted by @farcaster\_xyz & [@ljxie](https://twitter.com/ljxie)) with [28](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1973522258724528593) [10:55 PM • Oct 1, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1973522258724528593) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Alliance [@base](https://twitter.com/base) Congrats to [@Felix\_Haas](https://twitter.com/Felix_Haas) and [@almacium](https://twitter.com/almacium) from [@ClipStake\_X](https://twitter.com/ClipStake_X) for winning the MVP Hackathon! [Alliance](https://twitter.com/alliancedao) [@alliancedao](https://twitter.com/alliancedao) Introducing Clipstake Clipstake is a pay-per-view marketplace connecting brands with content creators, and it was the winning team of our MVP Hackahton in San Francisco. Congrats to [@ClipStake\_X](https://twitter.com/ClipStake_X) (ALL15) on their launch! [20](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1973943778894610516) [2:50 AM • Oct 3, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1973943778894610516) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Base has the formula figured out Good tech, ambitious team, retail footprint of [@coinbase](https://twitter.com/coinbase) brand [spencerdinwiddie.base.eth](https://twitter.com/SDinwiddie_25) [@SDinwiddie\_25](https://twitter.com/SDinwiddie_25) [@base](https://twitter.com/base) has the formula figured out. Good tech, ambitious team, retail footprint of [@coinbase](https://twitter.com/coinbase) brand. [64](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1974532572966457400) [5:50 PM • Oct 4, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1974532572966457400) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Great tips for succeeding in [@base](https://twitter.com/base) batches 002 Don’t forget to apply [KD⚡️](https://twitter.com/KDragon_vol) [@KDragon\_vol](https://twitter.com/KDragon_vol) Reflecting Base Batches 001 & Tips for Batches 002 Guys, my DMs are literally exploding since yday (from both TG and X, sorry for the belated responses) after our fundraising announcement — thank you so much for the support We’re still day 1, but your encouragement means the [55](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1974530576511361257) [5:42 PM • Oct 4, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1974530576511361257) * * * ### **Grow on Base** [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Launching a mini app on the [@baseapp](https://twitter.com/baseapp) and verifying it in the [@buildonbase](https://twitter.com/buildonbase) dashboard is the easiest route to your first 1000 users [Ali \| thechaingamer.base.eth 🧭](https://twitter.com/TheChainGamer) [@TheChainGamer](https://twitter.com/TheChainGamer) Been just over 30 days since [@intothedungeons](https://twitter.com/intothedungeons) Machinata Blitz went live on [@base](https://twitter.com/base). In that it got featured on the [@baseapp](https://twitter.com/baseapp) and [@farcaster\_xyz](https://twitter.com/farcaster_xyz)! We've had, per [@buildonbase](https://twitter.com/buildonbase)'s analytics dashboard, 1178 users in that time plus the numbers from farcaster's dev dashboard, an [73](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1965900607132414284) [10:10 PM • Sep 10, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1965900607132414284) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Get distribution for your mini game in the [@base](https://twitter.com/base) app and meet @base users where they are [BARIO.ETH](https://twitter.com/BaseBario) [@BaseBario](https://twitter.com/BaseBario) Our sufficiently decentralized video game marketplace is now a mini app, live on both [@farcaster\_xyz](https://twitter.com/farcaster_xyz) and [@baseapp](https://twitter.com/baseapp). But that’s not the news. The real deal is this: Every game on Baes is also its own mini app. Automatic, effortless, instantly viral, instantly playable. This is how [111](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1965900757221458173) [10:10 PM • Sep 10, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1965900757221458173) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) There’s no better place to launch than on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) right now You can spin up a mini app with [@OnchainKit](https://twitter.com/OnchainKit) MiniKit, instantly tap into the [@baseapp](https://twitter.com/baseapp)’s DAUs, and grow faster by using the [@buildonbase](https://twitter.com/buildonbase) dashboard Easy build (just a web app) + scaled distribution (social feed and app [135](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1966175067009855742) [4:20 PM • Sep 11, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1966175067009855742) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Launch on [@AerodromeFi](https://twitter.com/AerodromeFi) \+ [@base](https://twitter.com/base), get instant distribution on [@coinbase](https://twitter.com/coinbase) The DeFi mullet in full effect [shaaa](https://twitter.com/shaaa256) [@shaaa256](https://twitter.com/shaaa256) a new paradigm for token launches is here a token can launch on [@AerodromeFi](https://twitter.com/AerodromeFi) \+ [@base](https://twitter.com/base) and thanks to [@coinbase](https://twitter.com/coinbase)'s integrated DEX, it's instantly available to millions of US users (excl. NY) directly in the app this is true onchain distribution & access [196](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1969132005179691097) [8:10 PM • Sep 19, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1969132005179691097) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Base is the dev platform [@coinbase](https://twitter.com/coinbase) is the distribution [Max Branzburg](https://twitter.com/maxbranzburg) [@maxbranzburg](https://twitter.com/maxbranzburg) Builders built markets for borrowing and lending on Base, and they were distributed to millions of users with billions of dollars in Coinbase Builders built DEXs for trading all assets on Base, and they were distributed through Coinbase too Build on Base, reach the world [173](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1969491852467585110) [8:00 PM • Sep 20, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1969491852467585110) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Build on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) Reach the world [884](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1970882277468225575) [4:05 PM • Sep 24, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1970882277468225575) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) The [@baseapp](https://twitter.com/baseapp) is only rolled out to <1% of our existing Coinbase Wallet user base, imagine the distribution when we are at 100% rollout later this year Build a mini app in the Base app and go viral Still day one [Imran Khan](https://twitter.com/lmrankhan) [@lmrankhan](https://twitter.com/lmrankhan) One of our founders shared a new insight with me, their tvl jumped 75% after being listed on the Base app. That’s why we are recommending all of our Base founder to make the Base app a core part of their go to market moving forward. [524](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1971020804784890139) [1:15 AM • Sep 25, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1971020804784890139) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) If you’re building on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) and want even more distribution, check out [@spindl\_xyz](https://twitter.com/spindl_xyz) Spindl has the largest wallet-connected consumer touchpoints out there like [@baseapp](https://twitter.com/baseapp) and [@BitgetWallet](https://twitter.com/BitgetWallet) that can help you reach millions of MAUs [spindl](https://twitter.com/spindl_xyz) [@spindl\_xyz](https://twitter.com/spindl_xyz) 1/ Bitget Wallet is joining the Spindl ads network. Builders can now reach millions of wallets globally using onchain targeting and attribution models. [108](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1971271206063177801) [5:50 PM • Sep 25, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1971271206063177801) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Getting featured on the [@baseapp](https://twitter.com/baseapp) is like skipping the cold start problem Verify your mini app on base dot dev today [CODY](https://twitter.com/codygame_com) [@codygame\_com](https://twitter.com/codygame_com) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) always supportive, the extra help on the feature meant a lot [171](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1971637325538193644) [6:05 PM • Sep 26, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1971637325538193644) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Ship a mini app and get distribution in the [@baseapp](https://twitter.com/baseapp) Apply to get featured by verifying your mini app on base dot dev and meeting the requirements below [eren 🟢](https://twitter.com/spicy_aff) [@spicy\_aff](https://twitter.com/spicy_aff) Big thanks to [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) and [@john\_tv\_locke](https://twitter.com/john_tv_locke) from the Base(ed) team for the guidance and support Getting featured on the app so soon after deployment made a huge difference. [82](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1971642358690357357) [6:25 PM • Sep 26, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1971642358690357357) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Insane numbers from [@footballdotfun](https://twitter.com/footballdotfun) in just >1 month on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) If you want to build the next breakout onchain consumer app, Base is the place [Football.Fun](https://twitter.com/footballdotfun) [@footballdotfun](https://twitter.com/footballdotfun) It's been just over a month since FDF went live on [@base](https://twitter.com/base). The Base community is building squads and competing weekly with Europe’s top football stars. Here’s our journey so far in numbers [106](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1971675294475108755) [8:36 PM • Sep 26, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1971675294475108755) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Base has the products [@coinbase](https://twitter.com/coinbase) has the distribution [Sébastien Derivaux](https://twitter.com/SebVentures) [@SebVentures](https://twitter.com/SebVentures) This is what a nice soft launch looks like. For most of those users it is their first DeFi interaction within the comfort of the Coinbase app. [@SteakhouseFi](https://twitter.com/SteakhouseFi) Serious products for serious people [150](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1972402204998058244) [8:45 PM • Sep 28, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1972402204998058244) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) The future of finance is built on [@base](https://twitter.com/base), accessed by UX everyone knows and loves on [@coinbase](https://twitter.com/coinbase) $1B → $1T challenge next [Coinbase 🛡️](https://twitter.com/coinbase) [@coinbase](https://twitter.com/coinbase) $0 → $1B challenge complete. One billion dollars of onchain loans have been generated through Coinbase, using BTC as collateral. Powered by [@MorphoLabs](https://twitter.com/MorphoLabs). [76](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1973138369233428633) [9:30 PM • Sep 30, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1973138369233428633) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) 10k new users from [@CalaxyApp](https://twitter.com/CalaxyApp)’s opening week on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) No better place to get real users, growth, and distribution [Calaxy](https://twitter.com/CalaxyApp) [@CalaxyApp](https://twitter.com/CalaxyApp) 10k new users opening week on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) Thanks for the warm welcome @base @farcaster community . We're glad to be here. And special thanks to [@jessepollak](https://twitter.com/jessepollak) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@sfrankel9](https://twitter.com/sfrankel9) [@brad\_or\_bradley](https://twitter.com/brad_or_bradley) [@0xAneri](https://twitter.com/0xAneri) and the whole base app team for the launch support . New day 1. [43](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1974532167813459971) [5:48 PM • Oct 4, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1974532167813459971) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Build on the [@baseapp](https://twitter.com/baseapp) and go vertical [robbie](https://twitter.com/robbie_rollup) [@robbie\_rollup](https://twitter.com/robbie_rollup) Insane numbers after one week on Base App. \- 1,831 unique users \- Several thousand unique interactions \- First onchain native livestreaming app We launched this with the belief that giving our comunity onchain tools to engage with our show is the future of streaming. We've [59](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1974535109882921063) [6:00 PM • Oct 4, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1974535109882921063) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) If you’re building a mini app in the [@baseapp](https://twitter.com/baseapp), make sure to register it on base dot dev for a chance to get featured [pixotchi.base.eth](https://twitter.com/pixotchi) [@pixotchi](https://twitter.com/pixotchi) Pixotchi Mini stats after being featured on [@baseapp](https://twitter.com/baseapp) Over 1.5 year and we never had this much interaction within our ecosystem! This one’s for the builders who are still on the fence about shipping on Base or migrating. We’ve all heard [@jessepollak](https://twitter.com/jessepollak) say “build on Base and [98](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1974541305767502290) [6:25 PM • Oct 4, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1974541305767502290) * * * ### Base Everywhere [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Straight fire DM me if you have a [@Shopify](https://twitter.com/Shopify) store and want to accept USDC with [@base](https://twitter.com/base) pay [LA EQUIS ✨](https://twitter.com/Xcelencia) [@Xcelencia](https://twitter.com/Xcelencia) Big news for [@piketeco](https://twitter.com/piketeco) We’re now accepting USDC natively on [@Shopify](https://twitter.com/Shopify) As an artist-founded CPG brand, this is fire! Fans & customers can check out with crypto while enjoying our first run of hot sauces. (Shipping only to the U.S. ) Thanks to the [@base](https://twitter.com/base) team for [25](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1963725023635718308) [10:05 PM • Sep 4, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1963725023635718308) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) The [@dynamic\_xyz](https://twitter.com/dynamic_xyz) react SDK now supports [@base](https://twitter.com/base) account! [Montana Wong](https://twitter.com/Montana_Wong) [@Montana\_Wong](https://twitter.com/Montana_Wong) Base Account support is now available by default in the [@dynamic\_xyz](https://twitter.com/dynamic_xyz) react SDK! If you're on Dynamic, upgrade to v4.30.0 to ensure support for all of the latest and greatest Base Account features. 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[128](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1972875395847602524) [4:05 AM • Sep 30, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1972875395847602524) * * * ### **Tweets of the Month** [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Base is: \- The onchain home for [@coinbase](https://twitter.com/coinbase) \- An open ecosystem where anyone, anywhere can build apps that reach the next 1B users \- An app where you can create, earn, trade, discover apps, and chat with friends \- A bridge that brings people onchain and enables them to go anywhere [209](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1963633178603917391) [4:00 PM • Sep 4, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1963633178603917391) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) The challenge now isn’t bringing crypto mainstream – it’s keeping it decentralized We’re not here to recreate old systems we’ve been trying to leave behind but with shinier wrappers [@base](https://twitter.com/base) is here to update the system: open, permissionless, and accessible to everyone, everywhere [136](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1963995722547634643) [4:00 PM • Sep 5, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1963995722547634643) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Permissionless or bust [100](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1963996877558620547) [4:05 PM • Sep 5, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1963996877558620547) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Fintech is dead It’s just crypto or tradfi now [410](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1965081594676535777) [3:55 PM • Sep 8, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1965081594676535777) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) All assets will inevitably be tokenized and tradable onchain 24/7 globally with instant settlement, fractional ownership, and more Internet capital markets [Bloomberg](https://twitter.com/business) [@business](https://twitter.com/business) Nasdaq is asking regulators to let investors trade tokenized versions of stocks on its exchange, a move that could mark the first big test of blockchain technology inside the core of America’s equity markets [bloomberg.com/news/articles/…](https://t.co/s3DKCGqQcM) [80](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1965120600642572304) [6:30 PM • Sep 8, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1965120600642572304) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) A new foundation for [@coinbase](https://twitter.com/coinbase)’s long-term vision to build the Everything Exchange Go follow [@CoinbaseMarkets](https://twitter.com/CoinbaseMarkets) [Coinbase 🛡️](https://twitter.com/coinbase) [@coinbase](https://twitter.com/coinbase) All Coinbase listings. 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[65](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1965209917385764942) [12:25 AM • Sep 9, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1965209917385764942) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) The payments industry’s margins are stablecoins’ opportunity [46](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1965436466018091164) [3:25 PM • Sep 9, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1965436466018091164) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) We just published a guide on how the listings process on [@coinbase](https://twitter.com/coinbase)’s centralized exchange works, recommend all builders check it out [Brian Armstrong](https://twitter.com/brian_armstrong) [@brian\_armstrong](https://twitter.com/brian_armstrong) We get a ton of questions about how and why assets get listed on Coinbase. To be more transparent we wrote a guide on how it all works. TL;DR: listings are free and merit-based. Every asset is evaluated against the same standards. Link in replies. [25](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1966956493854699979) [8:05 PM • Sep 13, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1966956493854699979) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Sounds trite but I love building alongside founders in the [@base](https://twitter.com/base) ecosystem An incredibly hard working, ambitious, and inspiring group of people Easily the best upside of being a part of this ecosystem [175](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1968704208380547482) [3:50 PM • Sep 18, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1968704208380547482) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) The first ever Community Launch on [@AerodromeFi](https://twitter.com/AerodromeFi) Radically open, transparent, and decentralized This might’ve just changed the way tokens are launched on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) forever [Syndicate](https://twitter.com/syndicateio) [@syndicateio](https://twitter.com/syndicateio) SYND is for the first time now available on [@AerodromeFi](https://twitter.com/AerodromeFi) on [@base](https://twitter.com/base). The SYND/WETH pool is open on Aerodrome, emissions are flowing, and the market is building liquidity in real-time. This is what a Community-First Launch looks like. [140](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1968709295807033589) [4:10 PM • Sep 18, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1968709295807033589) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) It’s a great week to use [@base](https://twitter.com/base) [Coinbase 🛡️](https://twitter.com/coinbase) [@coinbase](https://twitter.com/coinbase) It's a great week to use [@base](https://twitter.com/base). [197](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1970152419071050031) [3:45 PM • Sep 22, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1970152419071050031) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Base is an extension of [@ethereum](https://twitter.com/ethereum) [vitalik.eth](https://twitter.com/VitalikButerin) [@VitalikButerin](https://twitter.com/VitalikButerin) Base is doing things the right way: an L2 on top of Ethereum, that uses its centralized features to provide stronger UX features, while still being tied into Ethereum's decentralized base layer for security. Base does not have custody over your funds, they cannot steal funds or [338](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1970259513845653960) [10:50 PM • Sep 22, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1970259513845653960) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Local currency stablecoins are a way easier onboarding experience for most people and are key to unlocking new opportunities to use crypto in consumers’ day-to-day lives and in businesses’ operations [Brian Armstrong](https://twitter.com/brian_armstrong) [@brian\_armstrong](https://twitter.com/brian_armstrong) Coinbase is listing two new local stablecoins: AUDD XSGD Local stablecoins will drive local crypto business growth and help to onboard many more new people to crypto. [48](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1971016933517697199) [1:00 AM • Sep 25, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1971016933517697199) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Base is a new global economy, built by all of us [407](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1972728148736536723) [6:20 PM • Sep 29, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1972728148736536723) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Every country, every currency, all on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) [Base](https://twitter.com/base) [@base](https://twitter.com/base) Bringing the world onchain means bringing every currency onchain Today’s a step forward: XSGD and AUDD are now live on Base [223](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1973810299389247509) [6:00 PM • Oct 2, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1973810299389247509) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Your feedback makes us better What’s one thing we could improve on [@base](https://twitter.com/base), [@baseapp](https://twitter.com/baseapp), or [@buildonbase](https://twitter.com/buildonbase)? We’re always open to hearing your ideas [eren 🟢](https://twitter.com/spicy_aff) [@spicy\_aff](https://twitter.com/spicy_aff) Wild how fast the [@base](https://twitter.com/base) team moves, mentioned this feature at Base Camp last week and it’s already live! Feels amazing to be heard and to have that kind of access Thanks for being based [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@sohey\_eth](https://twitter.com/sohey_eth) [100](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1974541909667553296) [6:27 PM • Oct 4, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1974541909667553296) * * * ### **Consumer Apps / Experiences I Liked** [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Create viral clips and earn USDC for every view with [@podsdotmedia](https://twitter.com/podsdotmedia) [Pods](https://twitter.com/podsdotmedia) [@podsdotmedia](https://twitter.com/podsdotmedia) Introducing Pods Clips An onchain marketplace for short form content • Turn podcasts into viral clips → Get paid in USDC • Fund campaigns → Grow your audience Live now. Powered by [@base](https://twitter.com/base) [27](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1963293590831956063) [5:30 PM • Sep 3, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1963293590831956063) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Your memory is more valuable than you think [Memory](https://twitter.com/MemoryProtocol) [@MemoryProtocol](https://twitter.com/MemoryProtocol) The internet forgets you. Memory doesn’t. $MEM is live. CA: 0x7750741868Cc4A865d9c0f619e6E642FD61F642f [59](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1963369443251425335) [10:32 PM • Sep 3, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1963369443251425335) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Trade memes, AI agents, content / creator coins with [@higher\_bot](https://twitter.com/higher_bot) directly in the [@baseapp](https://twitter.com/baseapp) [Higher](https://twitter.com/higher_bot) [@higher\_bot](https://twitter.com/higher_bot) Higher Mini App is now live on The Base App Trading on Base just got simpler and smoother with features like automatic wallet connection, it’s easier than ever to tap into the full power of Higher without leaving TBA. Why this matters? The Higher Mini App makes trading [48](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1963723946454622345) [10:00 PM • Sep 4, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1963723946454622345) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Megapot is a mini app by [@Patrick\_Lung](https://twitter.com/Patrick_Lung) that is changing the game for lotteries Patrick built the 1st global jackpot where every ticket, jackpot, and payout is verifiable onchain and returns far more to players Play [@megapot\_io](https://twitter.com/megapot_io) on the [@baseapp](https://twitter.com/baseapp) now and win guaranteed daily prizes [Compass](https://twitter.com/compassdotfun) [@compassdotfun](https://twitter.com/compassdotfun) This week’s mini app spotlight is [@megapot\_io](https://twitter.com/megapot_io) by @patrick\_lung Megapot is the onchain jackpot: play for daily, massive crypto prizes in a fair, transparent lottery No fees, fully onchain, and liquidity providers earn yield while powering prize draws [65](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1964801575278530697) [9:22 PM • Sep 7, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1964801575278530697) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) We’re onboarding your favorite creators and their fanbases to the [@baseapp](https://twitter.com/baseapp) This is how real world culture moves onchain [Bradley Freeman (coinbrad.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/brad_or_bradley) [@brad\_or\_bradley](https://twitter.com/brad_or_bradley) 5 years ago I had the pleasure of launching FNMEKA's first NFT Today I got to onboard him to the [@baseapp](https://twitter.com/baseapp) He's got 9.8M followers and just posted his iconic Airpod Shotty video (109M views on TikTok) [32](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1966249160639905951) [9:15 PM • Sep 11, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1966249160639905951) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Astrology is a mini app by [@carolinacotos](https://twitter.com/carolinacotos) where you can mint beautiful zodiac art and get your AI driven daily horoscope Collect your zodiac sign and find over 200 different artworks from [@OneLoveArtDAO](https://twitter.com/OneLoveArtDAO) artists in [@ombruja](https://twitter.com/ombruja) Your daily horoscope is waiting for you in the [@baseapp](https://twitter.com/baseapp) [Compass](https://twitter.com/compassdotfun) [@compassdotfun](https://twitter.com/compassdotfun) This week’s mini app spotlight is [@ombruja](https://twitter.com/ombruja) by [@carolinacotos](https://twitter.com/carolinacotos) Ombruja fuses astrology, art, and AI—collect zodiac art and get personalized onchain horoscopes Discover artist drops and unlock your cosmic identity [28](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1967296059455234226) [6:35 PM • Sep 14, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1967296059455234226) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) American Express rolled out in-app passport stamps to give travelers new ways to collect, own, and share their journeys Built on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) [Coinbase 🛡️](https://twitter.com/coinbase) [@coinbase](https://twitter.com/coinbase) Collect passport stamps onchain. Built by [@AmericanExpress](https://twitter.com/AmericanExpress), on [@base](https://twitter.com/base). [141](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1968316698429383119) [2:10 PM • Sep 17, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1968316698429383119) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Yield from the gigabrains at [@gauntlet\_xyz](https://twitter.com/gauntlet_xyz), direct to your pocket via the [@baseapp](https://twitter.com/baseapp) [Gauntlet](https://twitter.com/gauntlet_xyz) [@gauntlet\_xyz](https://twitter.com/gauntlet_xyz) It’s a new day 1, the Gauntlet Miniapp is live on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) Crypto is not just having a moment. It’s having many moments together, with millions experiencing DeFi for the first time. But the job’s not done. Crypto needs better experiences. Users need streamlined access to yield. [30](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1968322978216820870) [2:35 PM • Sep 17, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1968322978216820870) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Open or sealed? It’s !vibe szn on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) [vibe.market on vibechain](https://twitter.com/vibedotmarket) [@vibedotmarket](https://twitter.com/vibedotmarket) . [@vibedotmarket](https://twitter.com/vibedotmarket) is the future of card collecting - buy, open and trade liquid booster packs with NFT cards on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) !vibe szn [27](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1968787335153119451) [9:20 PM • Sep 18, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1968787335153119451) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Free [@MFTMKKUS](https://twitter.com/MFTMKKUS) physical cards (international shipping included) for everyone who minted 108 Flowers Revised from the [@baseapp](https://twitter.com/baseapp) last month! [Murakami.Flowers Official](https://twitter.com/MFTMKKUS) [@MFTMKKUS](https://twitter.com/MFTMKKUS) It’s live! [Murakami.Flowers](https://t.co/eKAPsd4A58) Collectible Trading Card - 108 Flowers Revised NFT Primary Purchasers' Limited Edition Giveaway is now open for 108 Flowers Revised NFT Minters This is a special reward for our early supporters. A free physical card, shipped [7](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1968802411922719152) [10:20 PM • Sep 18, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1968802411922719152) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) We will continue to bring [@base](https://twitter.com/base) DeFi to every single [@coinbase](https://twitter.com/coinbase) user First with Bitcoin-backed loans, then DEX trading, and today DeFi lending Up to 10.8% APY powered by [@MorphoLabs](https://twitter.com/MorphoLabs) and [@SteakhouseFi](https://twitter.com/SteakhouseFi) on Base [Coinbase 🛡️](https://twitter.com/coinbase) [@coinbase](https://twitter.com/coinbase) There’s a new way to grow your bags. Lend your USDC, earn up to 10.8% currently. DeFi lending is rolling out on Coinbase. [157](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1968798858810433885) [10:06 PM • Sep 18, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1968798858810433885) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Step 1: Scroll Step 2: Double tap Step 3: Enjoy backing what you love :) [Base app](https://twitter.com/baseapp) [@baseapp](https://twitter.com/baseapp) New in the Base app: Double-tap any coined post or video to buy it instantly. Set your default amount once, then back the posts you believe in with every tap. [66](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1968800347305939038) [10:12 PM • Sep 18, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1968800347305939038) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Gauntlet is a mini app by [@dara\_khan](https://twitter.com/dara_khan) and [@t\_\_norm](https://twitter.com/t__norm) that lets you earn yield on your USDC, ETH, BTC, and more via [@gauntlet\_xyz](https://twitter.com/gauntlet_xyz) vaults Vaults take supplied crypto and allocate it to yield opportunities in [@base](https://twitter.com/base) DeFi directly from the [@baseapp](https://twitter.com/baseapp) Never let your assets sit idle again [Compass](https://twitter.com/compassdotfun) [@compassdotfun](https://twitter.com/compassdotfun) This week’s mini app spotlight is [@gauntlet\_xyz](https://twitter.com/gauntlet_xyz) by [@dara\_khan](https://twitter.com/dara_khan) and [@t\_\_norm](https://twitter.com/t__norm) Earn risk-managed yield on USDC and WETH via automated DeFi vaults Vaults are optimized for safety and returns—just deposit, and let Gauntlet’s tech do the rest [52](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1969832789362237780) [6:35 PM • Sep 21, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1969832789362237780) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) If you don’t already follow [@compassdotfun](https://twitter.com/compassdotfun), I highly recommend it We demo and spotlight a cool mini app live in the [@baseapp](https://twitter.com/baseapp) every week [rb3k](https://twitter.com/rbthreek) [@rbthreek](https://twitter.com/rbthreek) For my friends on [@baseapp](https://twitter.com/baseapp) what miniapps are you using regularly? I’m looking to play around with new ones [143](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1969841759468576860) [7:10 PM • Sep 21, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1969841759468576860) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Make hardware cool again [@EthereumPhone](https://twitter.com/EthereumPhone) powered by [@base](https://twitter.com/base) [72](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1970579495632675102) [8:02 PM • Sep 23, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1970579495632675102) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) The next hottest onchain social game just launched on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) Going live in two days [PlayMini](https://twitter.com/playminiapp) [@playminiapp](https://twitter.com/playminiapp) Introducing Founder Mode® - a gameshow where everyone becomes a startup founder for a week! And the best collect the pot and bragging rights. [84](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1970584506454417780) [8:22 PM • Sep 23, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1970584506454417780) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Hot takes, no strings attached 100% anonymous on the [@base](https://twitter.com/base) app Earn [@USDC](https://twitter.com/USDC) on @base as your posts blow up [OverHerd](https://twitter.com/OverHerdXYZ) [@OverHerdXYZ](https://twitter.com/OverHerdXYZ) OverHerd [@base](https://twitter.com/base) Post those hot takes you've always wanted to 100% anonymously on the [@baseapp](https://twitter.com/baseapp) today The more views your post gets the more you earn. [129](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1970883570140152176) [4:10 PM • Sep 24, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1970883570140152176) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Calaxy is now live on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) and in the [@baseapp](https://twitter.com/baseapp) On [@CalaxyApp](https://twitter.com/CalaxyApp), you can create WORLDS gated by either fungible or non-fungible tokens: \- Launching a coin? Keep your community in the know via your WORLD \- An NFT project? Turn passive holders into an active community A new day one [Calaxy](https://twitter.com/CalaxyApp) [@CalaxyApp](https://twitter.com/CalaxyApp) A New Day One. Escape the big platform matrix and launch personalized coin-gated communities on [@CalaxyApp](https://twitter.com/CalaxyApp), NOW LIVE on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) [69](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1971262363707011393) [5:15 PM • Sep 25, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1971262363707011393) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Welcome to [@base](https://twitter.com/base), [@SDinwiddie\_25](https://twitter.com/SDinwiddie_25) [spencerdinwiddie.base.eth](https://twitter.com/SDinwiddie_25) [@SDinwiddie\_25](https://twitter.com/SDinwiddie_25) 5 Years In. Still Day 1. Looking forward to bringing the WORLD onchain [@base](https://twitter.com/base) [90](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1971263475327566246) [5:20 PM • Sep 25, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1971263475327566246) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Morpho is a mini app by [@kugusha](https://twitter.com/kugusha) and [@100\_dro\_](https://twitter.com/100_dro_) that lets you earn optimized yields, borrow at the best rates, and track your positions in real time Within just a few taps, access onchain yield and loans on the [@baseapp](https://twitter.com/baseapp) Earn and borrow from your fingertips today with [@MorphoLabs](https://twitter.com/MorphoLabs) [Compass](https://twitter.com/compassdotfun) [@compassdotfun](https://twitter.com/compassdotfun) This week’s mini app spotlight is @morpholabs by [@kugusha](https://twitter.com/kugusha) and [@100\_dro\_](https://twitter.com/100_dro_) Morpho streamlines DeFi lending—earn or borrow at fixed rates in just a few clicks Behind the scenes, transparent smart contracts keep your assets secure and earning, so nothing sits idle [51](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1972344463101149338) [4:55 PM • Sep 28, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1972344463101149338) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Very cool upcoming mint on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) with rewards and travel perks built in Whatever city you pull from the mint, you’ll earn [@sleap\_io](https://twitter.com/sleap_io) points every time someone books a trip there Those points then accumulate in your account and can be redeemed for free travel, discounts, and more [Sleap](https://twitter.com/sleap_io) [@sleap\_io](https://twitter.com/sleap_io) 24 HOURS ‘TIL TAKE-OFF Tomorrow the Sleap City public mint goes live on [@opensea](https://twitter.com/opensea) at 17:00 CET. Here’s what you need to know: Total Supply: 3,000 Price: 0.044 ETH Chain: [@base](https://twitter.com/base) Schedule: 14:00 CET - Presale airdrop 17:00 CET - Public mint opens (48 hrs) Who’s ready? [104](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1972406624569770455) [9:02 PM • Sep 28, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1972406624569770455) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Welcome to [@base](https://twitter.com/base), [@GMX\_IO](https://twitter.com/GMX_IO) [GMX 🫐](https://twitter.com/GMX_IO) [@GMX\_IO](https://twitter.com/GMX_IO) [x.com/i/article/1972…](https://t.co/r3JbSaUC5w) [92](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1972729372634460375) [6:25 PM • Sep 29, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1972729372634460375) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Prediction markets are a hybrid of trading and media / news / trends The next ByteDance is a prediction market and it is being built on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) [Leo ⌛](https://twitter.com/Leozayaat) [@Leozayaat](https://twitter.com/Leozayaat) The next ByteDance is a prediction market The media has profoundly changed. News consumption evolved from passive curation to active engagement. Today, 54% of the U.S. population accessed news via social, and AI is playing an increasing role in our daily information. LLMs paired [88](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1973514068872036605) [10:23 PM • Oct 1, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1973514068872036605) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Do you know who you’re transacting with? With [@ethos\_network](https://twitter.com/ethos_network) broker, now you do [Ethos](https://twitter.com/ethos_network) [@ethos\_network](https://twitter.com/ethos_network) hello, Ethos Broker [48](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1973529744156328191) [11:25 PM • Oct 1, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1973529744156328191) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) More and more merchants like [@prevailcoffee](https://twitter.com/prevailcoffee) are taking payments onchain Why? Because paying with [@USDC](https://twitter.com/USDC) on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) is faster, cheaper, and supports small businesses directly [Base](https://twitter.com/base) [@base](https://twitter.com/base) Small businesses are using stablecoins to slash fees and protect margins [@MSNBC](https://twitter.com/MSNBC) highlighted [@prevailcoffee](https://twitter.com/prevailcoffee) and showed how they’re doing it on Base [106](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1973809091471683882) [5:55 PM • Oct 2, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1973809091471683882) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) New launchpad on [@base](https://twitter.com/base) that helps you take your project from idea to launch to growth [@districtxyz](https://twitter.com/districtxyz) is for builders [District](https://twitter.com/districtxyz) [@districtxyz](https://twitter.com/districtxyz) We’re launching [district.xyz](https://t.co/cqim8FSBwM) today - a next-gen launchpad for builders on [@base](https://twitter.com/base). What makes us different? A combination of new tech + a community of world-class builders. [53](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1973942407172698199) [2:45 AM • Oct 3, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1973942407172698199) * * * ### **Infrastructure / Tooling Updates** [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) cbBTC transfers to and from [@base](https://twitter.com/base) are now live in NY! [Coinbase Assets 🛡️](https://twitter.com/CoinbaseAssets) [@CoinbaseAssets](https://twitter.com/CoinbaseAssets) Sends and receives of cbBTC on the Base and Ethereum networks are now available to New York residents on coinbase․com & in the Coinbase iOS & Android apps. We are actively working to make cbBTC available on additional networks in New York State. [31](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1964243602068164830) [8:25 AM • Sep 6, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1964243602068164830) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Our goal at [@base](https://twitter.com/base) is to accelerate the accelerators [Base](https://twitter.com/base) [@base](https://twitter.com/base) Announcing a new bridge between Base and Solana. For a better global economy to work, it needs to be interoperable and connected, not isolated and closed. [31](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1967609929457668286) [3:22 PM • Sep 15, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1967609929457668286) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Our bridge between [@base](https://twitter.com/base) and [@solana](https://twitter.com/solana) will enable anyone to use Base apps with Solana assets, and enable anyone to export Base assets to Solana But this is just the beginning... We’ll be adding support for more chains in the future to make Base the interoperable hub for crypto [153](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1967955539780047144) [2:15 PM • Sep 16, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1967955539780047144) [David Tso (dave.base.eth)](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) [@davidtsocy](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy) Agents can already talk to each other And now, with [@coinbase](https://twitter.com/coinbase) x402 within [@Google](https://twitter.com/Google)’s new AP2, they can pay each other too [Brian Armstrong](https://twitter.com/brian_armstrong) [@brian\_armstrong](https://twitter.com/brian_armstrong) x402 + [@Google](https://twitter.com/Google) just unlocked a new level for AI agents. Agents can actually pay each other now, with x402 powering the stablecoin rail inside Google’s new Agentic Payments Protocol (AP2). Really cool. [106](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1968317844523008181) [2:15 PM • Sep 17, 2025](https://twitter.com/davidtsocy/status/1968317844523008181) * * * And that’s my monthly roundup! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and follow me to stay in the loop. [Follow David Tso](https://x.com/davidtsocy) Support Tso Thoughts Tso Thoughts Tso Thoughts \| Sep 2025, The State of Base Support AboutActivityShare Subscribe to Tso Thoughts >800 subscribers Subscribe Thoughts, ideas, and observations on crypto and the industry at large. 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