We're hosting the first ever agentic payment hackathon @ycombinator HQ in SF Saturday, November 15th. We'll be joined by @CoinbaseDev, @AnthropicAI, @OpenAI, and @Replit. Over 25k in incentives and a guaranteed YC W26 interview for first place. Come shape the future of agent-driven finance and win a prize that actually changes your trajectory! Apply here: events.ycombinator.com/agent…

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

Agentic payments are going to be massive, and Locus is building the default way for agents to pay. It’ll be fun to look back on this launch when Locus is powering a huge portion of the economy in the future. Congrats @coledermo @eliotlee33!