Hey folks, if you're knee-deep in the meme coin frenzy or just building on Base, the Ethereum Layer 2 that's become a hotspot for low-fee, high-speed dApps (including those wild meme token launches), you won't want to miss this week's roundup. Pulled straight from the Based Arabic Hub's latest thread, here's the scoop on what went down on Base from October 19-25, 2025. We're talking developer love from big VCs, real-world payment integrations, and a slew of new tools that could supercharge your next meme project.

The Big News: Base Levels Up in Developer Rankings and Real-World Adoption

This week was all about validation and expansion for Base. Leading the charge:

• a16z Crypto's Shoutout: In their State of Crypto 2025 report, a16z crowned Ethereum and Base as the top two networks devs are flocking to for building. Base snagged second place right behind its L1 parent—proof that Coinbase's L2 is the go-to for scalable, meme-friendly apps without the gas fee nightmares.

• Base Pay Goes Mainstream: Now you can flex crypto payments at spots like Chipotle, Regal Cinemas, and Barnes & Noble via Flexa's merchant network. It's all powered through mini-apps in the Base app—perfect for turning your meme gains into tacos.

• Coinbase Snaps Up Echo.xyz: Coinbase acquired Echo.xyz, the onchain capital-raising platform that's been a game-changer for funding DeFi and NFT projects. Expect smoother fundraising for your next viral meme token.

• Daylight Energy's $75M Raise: Daylight scored $75 million to build a decentralized energy network feeding the next gen of electricity. It's like Web3 meets green power—imagine staking on solar farms.

• S&P Ratings Hit Base: Teaming up with Chainlink, S&P Global is bringing risk assessments to Base DeFi apps. Borrow smarter, lend safer—no more blind leaps into liquidity pools.

These moves aren't just hype; they're solidifying Base as the backbone for meme ecosystems and beyond.

Fresh Launches: Tools and Tokens Dropping Left and Right

Base's builder scene exploded with new drops this week. Here's the highlights that'll have meme degens and devs buzzing:

• ​LiveArtX​ brought DeFi to cultural assets (think RWAs—real-world assets tokenized onchain). Picasso paintings and Rolex watches? Now tradable as NFTs. Meme lords, picture tokenizing your rare Pepe variants.

• ​Memory Protocol​ launched FollowSync to import your X followers straight to the Base app. Sync your squad and start airdrop hunting together.

• ​Solv Protocol​ activated $cbBTC integration—Coinbase-wrapped Bitcoin on Base for seamless BTC-DeFi plays.

• ​AllUnity Stable​ unveiled EURAU, a Euro-backed stablecoin. Euro meme tokens incoming?

• ​Velora DEX​ plugged in Base's native bridge for buttery-smooth ETH-to-Base swaps.

• ​Hacken Club​ joined for protocol audits and security testing—because rug pulls are so 2023.

• ​Recall​ rolled out onchain AI model ranking contests. Transparent leaderboards for AI devs building the next Grok-like meme generator.

• ​Common​ empowers communities to launch tokens, create namespaces, run contests, and gate access—all via smart contracts hooked into Uniswap.

• ​SmartFunds​ lets you spin up licensed investment funds in minutes. No lawyers, no spreadsheets—just code your way to a hedge fund.

• ​normalmfer​ dropped the fifth episode of their cartoon series, Shoot Your Shot. Meme animation gold.

• ​Beyond Tech​ bridged Bitcoin to Base for direct BTC, LSTs (liquid staking tokens), and Runes transfers. Ordinals on Base? Why not.

• ​Bball​ lets you collect player cards, build teams, and compete in basketball tourneys—NBA Top Shot meets memes.

• ​Kairos Swap​ debuted with yield and interest solutions tailored for Base.

• ​fx_hash​ launched a no-code tool for designing and minting coins. DIY meme token generator, anyone?

• ​JoinBond​ (formerly Royal) relaunched, linking music ownership onchain. Drop beats, tokenize royalties, rinse, repeat.

These launches scream innovation—especially for anyone eyeing meme token utilities like fan tokens or gamified collectibles.

Integrations and Initiatives: Community and Collabs Heating Up

Base's network effects are on fire with these partnerships and drops:

• ​OverHerd​ is dishing out $100K in rewards for anonymous creator takes on the Base app. Spill the tea, get paid.

• ​Rainbow​ added Base account support to Rainbow Kit—easier wallet connects for devs.

• ​Talent Protocol​ is herding 80 creators to Lisbon on Nov 5 for a Mini Apps building sprint.

• ​Backroom​ launched Backroom Deals, an ICM incubator on Base, partnering with Aerodrome Finance. Early-stage meme funds, let's go.

Wrapping it up, Base is proving why it's the L2 darling for memes and more—affordable, fast, and packed with tools. Got a project brewing? Jump in via the Base docs. What's your take on these updates? Drop it in the comments, and follow Meme Insider for the freshest on token trends.

Thread source: Based Arabic Hub on X