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Base is now leading onchain spot trading for BTC and ETH, while DeFi TVL reached a new $5.7B ATH. Jesse Pollak also said Coinbase Wallet is becoming the main trading app in the Base ecosystem, signaling a stronger product shift.

The Base ecosystem has introduced a new Campaign Maxi role. Only about 857 users have claimed it so far, suggesting it is still relatively early for eligible community members.

Base has opened applications for the Creator Grant Program through a Google Form. The post does not include additional program details, but it signals a new grant opportunity for creators in the ecosystem.

Base campaign participants are now receiving rewards from the earlier base.app activity. Users can check their wallet to confirm whether the rewards have been credited.

Base launched a new campaign for builders. The update points to an ecosystem growth initiative aimed at encouraging development activity and participation from builders.

Base has rolled out Base Onchain Verify in testnet. The update was already expected, but users should still complete the testnet activity in case it leads to future rewards.

Base’s leader said his X account is not a source of investment signals. He also reiterated that Base will support the ecosystem through grants, investments, and infrastructure rather than promoting individual tokens.

Based launched Based Alpha, a token launchpad for Robinhood Chain. It uses a bonding curve, automatic DEX liquidity, and includes future rewards for traders.

Base acknowledged mistakes and said it will work to rebuild community trust. The team plans to listen more closely to users and focus on products that are actually in demand.

Base is facing backlash after a Coinbase executive changed his avatar back to a normal image, which users interpret as the end of the Base altseason narrative. A token tied to yesterday’s activity reportedly peaked at $34M and then crashed to zero, prompting widespread criticism on X.

Base cofounder Jesse Pollak stepped back from leading Base App after saying the team's SocialFi strategy failed. The app leadership has moved to Cobie, while Pollak will refocus on the core chain and its development.

Base CEO Jesse Pollak said the project’s social strategy failed and that the focus is shifting to chain development, trading, payments, and AI agents. The market reaction was immediate, with $JESSE and $COBIE seeing a sharp move higher.

Base App is now available on desktop, expanding access beyond mobile. Users can trade through the PC version, but login currently works only by email and imported EVM wallets are not yet supported.