Reflections from Base Around the World

Base’s first global tour, “Base Around the World,” took the team to Kenya, India, Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines. Over 1,000 builders were engaged through 11 events and multiple buildathons, resulting in more than 50 winners. The initiative showcased the global momentum behind onchain development and highlighted Base’s commitment to supporting regional builder communities, especially in emerging markets. The tour emphasized the importance of stablecoins for real-world use cases and Base’s ambition to become the premier Layer 2 (L2) platform for stablecoin adoption in 2025.

Key ideas

Global Builder Momentum: the tour revealed that innovation in onchain tools and solutions is happening worldwide, with builders addressing local challenges like cross-border payments, microlending, and creator economics. Base is doubling down on global support by hiring country leads in Kenya, Argentina, and the Philippines and expanding mentorship, resources, and office hours across time zones.
Stablecoins as a Foundation: Stablecoins are seen as essential for powering the global onchain economy, enabling use cases from remittances to payroll. Base positions itself as the leading L2 for stablecoins, aiming to simplify onchain access and drive adoption through new features and continued product updates in 2025.