Base Beat: Newsletter #2

Base Beat Debut Edition

Base Regolith Hardfork Completed Successfully: The Regolith upgrade was completed with the support of node providers Blockdaemon, Quicknode, Infura, and the community. This upgrade enhances the network’s security and reliability. Interested in running a Base node? Check out their guide.
Global Builder Meetups: Inspired by builders in APAC, Base has more meetups planned globally. Stay updated on their Twitter or Discord for announcements on upcoming events.
Goldsky’s Indexed.xyz Dataset Supports Base Testnet: Goldsky’s indexed.xyz, a public, decoded dataset of blockchain activity, now supports the Base testnet. Developers can analyze token transactions, NFT collections, and event logs on their local machines.

Here’s a recap of the hottest topics from the Base Discord community. Join their weekly Friday Q&As in the #base-stage channel for more insights.

Upcoming Features: Base is focused on ensuring developers have the tools they need for mainnet, with more roadmap details coming soon.
Rewards for Early Supporters: There are no tokens or airdrops, and the NFTs are purely commemorative.
What Sets Base Apart: Base aims to be low-cost, user-friendly, and developer-centric, leveraging Coinbase’s security and ecosystem.
Testnet Progress: With the Regolith Hardfork completed, Base is moving smoothly towards mainnet.
Funding Opportunities: Developers building on Base can submit their projects to the Base Ecosystem Fund. The Request for Builders offers inspiration for potential projects.
Reducing Fees: Base is working on EIP-4844 (proto-danksharding) to lower fees on Ethereum and Base.
Analytics Solutions: Flipside and Artemis analytics are available on the Base testnet, with more solutions expected on mainnet.
Community Feedback: Base values input from the community to improve their platform.
Gaming and NFT Potential: Base is looking to become a user-friendly platform for NFT creators and game developers.

Every week, talented builders developing on Base join the Base Discord for live interactions. Here are some recent highlights:

Blockdaemon: Provides API endpoints for accessing Base testnet. Their advice for developers: Be curious, network, and keep building.
Infura: Offers a private beta waitlist for accessing Base. They recommend checking out the developer guide to the web3 stack.
Quicknode: Offers resources for Base developers.
wagmi: A collection of React Hooks for working with Ethereum. Their advice for builders: Focus on the fundamentals and invest in solutions that simplify development.

Stay Updated: Follow Base on Twitter and join their Discord for the latest announcements.
Upcoming Meetups: Base has more meetups planned around the world. Stay tuned for details.