Base Batches: Build Onchain, Get Funded & Go Global

Forget what you know about hackathons and post-hackathon ghost towns. Base Batches is your deep onchain journey with real funding, real support, and real opportunities waiting on the other side.

Vanshika Rattan, Cyril Reynolds

Apr 3, 2025 • 4 min read

Welcome to Base Batches #001

Last year, Base joined forces with us to launch two of the most ambitious builder programs the ecosystem has seen. Onchain Summer pulling in 7,500+ builders, 1,200+ projects and yes, one very bald Jesse ;). And Base Around The World, which sparked hundreds of onchain experiments tackling local challenges across four regions worldwide.

This year, they're doubling down with a new model that goes beyond bounties and straight into product pipelines. Base is inviting builders from across the world to create the next wave of industry-defining applications onchain.

Enter: Base Batches 001, a global buildathon-meets-incubator-meets-demo-day, aimed at unearthing and uplifting breakout talent from six regions:

If you’re building something killer and useful onchain, Base wants to back you.

Not a One-Off Hackathon, It’s a Full-On Builder Journey 🗺️

Here’s how it plays out:

Stage 1: Buildathon → Join a global wave of builders and ship your best onchain idea
Stage 2: Incubator → Get selected as a track or regional winner and placed into a post-buildathon incubator
Stage 3: Demo Day → Pitch your project to top names from Base, Coinbase, and beyond for a shot at up to $1M in funding

Buildathon Prizes and Rewards

At least 1 ETH* from a prize pool of at least* 45 ETH.
Incubator Placement followed by a shot at up to $1M in funding at the Demo Day
Connections with some of the most prolific Base builders in your region, with direct access to the Base team.
All winners will be featured on Base social channels (X, Warpcast) and presented to a global stage on the Demo Day.

(And if you’re wondering about the “at least” part—we’ll let you read into it ;))

What Should You Build?

In short: the next killer onchain app. Pick a track from below and go beyond what's been done.

AI — Build onchain AI agents using AgentKit and Coinbase Dev Platform tools.
Stablecoins — Use Base’s stablecoin ecosystem for personal finance, merchant acceptance, DeFi, business applications, cross border payments, and more.
Mini-apps — Use MiniKit to build a mini app that is distributed directly in the feed and leverages the social graph in unique ways.
Entertainment — Create a consumer-facing app including in gaming, media, entertainment or whatever innovative idea you can dream up
Showcase — Already built something great? Add new features, enter the ring, and get judged on your entire submission.

How Will Your Project Be Judged?

Every project will be evaluated based on:

Onchain — Is it built on Base?
Technical strength — Does it work as pitched?
Originality — Is it innovative and solving real problems?
Practicality — Is it usable and accessible by anyone?
Aesthetics — Is it intuitive and easy to navigate?
Wow factor — Does it leave an impression and impact?

How Base Batches Is Different

Most hackathons end at submission. Base Batches starts there.

It’s about giving real builders the time, tools, and runway to make something that lasts. You’re not just chasing prizes, you’re building for impact with support from one of the biggest, most supportive ecosystems in the game.

Over 50 teams from Base Batches will be selected for incubator placements and the shortlised ones will be invited to pitch at the Demo Day—on a public stage, in front of the best in the game.

Join the Batches

Base Batches is open to anyone with a killer idea and the drive to build it.

The Global Buildathon runs from April 25 to May 11.

Whether you’re a solo dev, a full-stack team, or just vibecoding, this is where your attention needs to be. Get noticed, get funded, and get the post-hackathon support you need to bring your idea to market.

Looking to get started? Way to go! Here are some resources:

Stay tuned for more updates and interact with the Devfolio community at:

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Until then, Never Stop Building 🛠️