If you're diving into the world of meme tokens and blockchain tech, staying updated on platforms like Base is crucial. This week's Base TV Episode 37, hosted by the insightful Victoria (@iamveektoria_), delivers a quick rundown of the hottest happenings from November 10 to 16, 2025. Whether you're a seasoned trader or just getting started, these highlights can help you spot emerging trends in the onchain space.

Upcoming Events and Community Buzz

Kicking things off, Base is set to make waves at Devcon with a Builders Demo Day on November 17. If you're in the area or want to tune in virtually, check the event details linked in the original thread. It's a prime opportunity to see innovative projects pitching their ideas live.

New Series: BaseLayer

One of the standout announcements is the launch of the BaseLayer series, part of the "Builders Shaping the Global Economy" initiative. The first episode, titled "Never Compromise," features insights from Aerodrome Finance. They discuss their vision of becoming the backbone exchange infrastructure for the onchain economy—think seamless trading where users might not even realize they're using it. For the full scoop, head over to the video link shared in the thread.

Record-Breaking Metrics

Base hit an all-time high this week with a whopping 16.1 million transactions. That's a clear sign of growing adoption in the blockchain world, especially for meme token communities that thrive on high-volume activity. Plus, BPMD is now live for institutional transfers, bringing commercial banking elements directly onchain. This could open doors for more serious capital flowing into meme projects.

Gaming and Token Launches

In the gaming corner, Itopia—a popular blocky games platform boasting over 40,000 active NFT holders and more than 500,000 Google Play downloads—has launched its ecosystem token, $IBOX, on Base. Players, creators, and studios can now engage more deeply, playing, building, and connecting in this vibrant ecosystem. If you're into web3 gaming with a meme twist, this is worth exploring.

Global Onchain Strategy

Jesse Pollak, a key figure in Base, shared a compelling vision in his recent video: bringing the world onchain by onboarding every country's currency. Currently, 16 currencies are live on Base, making it easier for global users to participate without currency barriers. Watch the full talk here to understand how this could supercharge meme token accessibility worldwide.

More Launches and Competitions

The Unchained podcast has gone live on Base, complete with a mini app in the Base app—perfect for staying looped in on crypto discussions. Elsa introduced the Elsa Base Trading Arena, an onchain experience where you can explore, discover, and trade Base tokens using simple prompts.

Don't miss the OpenX AI Mini Factory Competition, where you can build apps effortlessly through chatting. It's an innovative way to get involved in development without deep coding knowledge.

For a broader overview, check out the Base weekly summary and details on the Base DevCon event.

This episode wraps up with a teaser of even more onchain action. If you're building or trading meme tokens on Base, these updates highlight why it's a hotspot for innovation. Stay based, and keep an eye on Victoria's threads for future episodes.

The original thread also encourages minting the episode onchain via Zora or BaseApp.