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I saw that Base’s public RPC endpoint is changing on October 8, including removal of debug, trace and txpool access.

For regular users this probably won’t matter much, but I’m curious how many developers still rely on the public RPC for testing or tooling.

If you’re building on Base, are you already using a dedicated RPC provider, or do you still use the public endpoint for most things?

Just curious how others are handling it.

I've been following some of the recent Base updates, but I keep coming back to one question: what would actually make people use it regularly?

For me, lower fees are nice, but they're not enough on their own. I'd want apps that are genuinely useful and simple enough that I don't have to think about which blockchain I'm using.

Curious what everyone else's experience has been. Is there something you already use on Base regularly, or is there still something missing that stops you from using it more?

I noticed the Base Sepolia Cobalt upgrade is scheduled for today.

I’m not a developer, so I’m honestly more curious about the practical side of it than the technical details.

When a network gets an upgrade like this, what’s the main thing developers usually look at first?

Performance? Compatibility? RPC changes? Or just making sure existing apps keep working normally?

Would be interested to hear from people actually building on Base. What are you watching with Cobalt?

I came across an interesting update today.

Base and Ethereum developers apparently couldn’t agree on a single account-abstraction approach, so they’re moving forward with separate proposals.

What caught my attention is that both are trying to solve some of the same wallet problems, like making transactions easier and reducing the need for users to deal with ETH for gas.

But the priorities seem to be different.

I’m curious how this plays out for wallets and apps that want to work across both Ethereum and Base.

Do you think having different standards will slow things down, or could it actually give developers more flexibility?

I've been following the tokenized-stock developments on Base, and the recent expansion caught my attention.

Coinbase has added more tokenized equities after the initial launch, which makes me wonder how far this idea can actually go.

The interesting part isn't just putting a stock onchain. It's what developers might eventually be able to build around these assets.

I'm still trying to understand the practical side of it, especially how tokenized equities could fit into the wider onchain ecosystem.

One question I'm genuinely curious about:

Do tokenized stocks become more useful because they're onchain, or is the main benefit simply easier access to the same underlying assets?

I'd be interested to hear how people who have been following tokenization see it developing.

I saw the recent update about tokenized stocks being live on Base, and the part I found interesting wasn't the stocks themselves.

It's the possibility of building things around them.

If equities can exist onchain in a programmable and composable form, developers could potentially experiment with completely different financial experiences instead of simply recreating a traditional brokerage.

I'm still trying to understand where this goes in practice, but it feels like an interesting area to watch.

The question I keep coming back to is:

What would you actually want to do with a tokenized stock that you couldn't easily do with a traditional brokerage account?

I'm curious what people who have been following tokenization for a while think.

I've been following the recent growth of tokenized stocks on Base, and I'm honestly more curious about the long-term use cases than the current numbers.

The interesting part to me is that traditional assets are starting to become available in an environment where they can potentially interact with other onchain applications.

That raises a few questions for me.

If more real-world assets move onchain, will people actually use them differently from traditional assets?

Or will tokenization mainly end up being a new way of accessing the same financial products?

I'm still trying to understand where this goes, especially from a normal user's perspective.

What do you think is the most useful thing tokenized stocks could enable that isn't practical with traditional brokerage accounts?

I saw the recent news about the SAND bridge incident involving Base and BNB Chain.

What caught my attention wasn't the headline numbers, but the underlying issue: a vulnerability in a cross-chain bridge allowed unbacked SAND to be minted on the affected networks.

The Sandbox has said the incident was contained and that the SAND backing on Ethereum remains intact.

The Base and BNB Chain bridges have been paused while the investigation continues.

For me, this is a good reminder that using an L2 isn't the only thing users need to think about. Bridges and the contracts connecting different networks can introduce their own risks.

I'm still learning about cross-chain infrastructure, so this made me curious:

When using a bridged asset, what security checks do you personally look at before interacting with it?

I'd be interested to hear how more experienced users approach this.

I came across the latest Base Batches update and found the approach pretty interesting.

Applications for Base Batches 004 opened recently, with the program aimed at early-stage teams that are still working toward product-market fit.

What caught my attention is that the program isn't only about funding. Selected teams get an 8-week program with hands-on support from the Base Ecosystem team, and the selected founders receive an offer of $100K investment from the Base Ecosystem Fund.

I'm not a builder myself, so I'm curious about this from the community's perspective.

For founders building on Base, what would be more valuable at the early stage: funding, mentorship, or help finding product-market fit?

I'd genuinely like to hear from people who have experience building in this space.

I've been spending more time exploring Base, and lately I've been paying attention to something I didn't really notice at first: how different projects are trying to make onchain activity feel less complicated.

That's more interesting to me than simply seeing another new project launch.

When the technology becomes less noticeable and the product itself becomes the focus, I think that's when onchain apps have a better chance of reaching people outside the usual crypto crowd.

I'm still exploring and figuring out which products actually deliver on that idea.

What's the best example you've seen of an onchain app making something complicated feel simple?

I'd be interested in hearing about the experience rather than just the project's name.

I've been exploring Base for a while, and I've started thinking about what makes an onchain experience actually feel good.

For me, it's when I can focus on what I'm trying to do instead of constantly thinking about the blockchain underneath it.

I don't need to know every technical detail while using an app. I just want the experience to feel clear, predictable, and easy to understand.

That's probably one of the biggest challenges for onchain products if they want to reach people who aren't already deep into crypto.

I'm curious what others think:

At what point did using an onchain app start feeling normal to you rather than “using blockchain”?

The more I explore Base, the more I realize that the things I appreciate most aren't necessarily the flashy ones.

I notice things like:

• How quickly an app responds

• Whether the interface feels straightforward

• How easy it is to understand what I'm actually doing

• Whether I can use something without constantly thinking about the underlying blockchain

These details aren't very exciting to talk about, but they make a huge difference when you're actually using an app.

I think that's an important part of making onchain products easier for normal users.

What is one small UX detail that makes you immediately trust an onchain app more?

One thing I've started appreciating while exploring Base is how easy it is to go down a rabbit hole.

I'll start by looking at one project, then end up reading about another app, checking how it works, and learning something completely different from what I originally planned.

I think that's actually one of my favorite parts of exploring an ecosystem.

You don't always need a big announcement to learn something interesting. Sometimes a small feature, a new app, or even a random community discussion can lead you to something you hadn't considered before.

I'm still learning my way around, so I'm trying to focus less on finding the “next big thing” and more on understanding what people are actually building and using.

Has exploring Base ever led you to something you weren't expecting to find?

Could be an app, an idea, a tool, or even something you learned from another user.

I've been exploring Base for a while, and lately I've been thinking less about which projects are getting attention and more about what actually makes an app useful.

For me, a good onchain app should be simple enough to understand, useful enough to come back to, and reliable enough that I don't have to think about the blockchain part every time I use it.

I'm still figuring out what makes an app go from "interesting" to something I'd actually use regularly.

What makes you come back to an onchain app?

Is it the UX, speed, fees, features, community, or simply that it solves a problem you already have?

I'd genuinely like to hear how other people think about this.

The more time I spend exploring Base, the more I realize that finding good projects isn't the hard part.

The hard part is understanding why people keep using them.

A project can have great marketing, but if users don't come back, it usually doesn't last.

That's why I've started paying more attention to real user experiences instead of just announcements.

I'm still discovering new apps and learning how different parts of the ecosystem fit together, so I'm curious:

Has there been a Base project that exceeded your expectations after you actually used it?

I'd love to hear what made it stand out and add a few more projects to my list to explore.

I've been exploring Base recently, and it's been interesting to see how different people use the ecosystem.

I'm curious, what's one lesson or insight you've gained from using Base?

It could be about an app you've discovered, something you've learned as a builder, or even a change in how you think about onchain apps.

I'm still learning, so I'd love to hear different perspectives and maybe discover something new along the way.

I've been thinking about this while exploring different Web3 ecosystems.

A lot of people join because of hype, incentives, or a trending project. But after the excitement fades, only a few ecosystems keep people engaged.

For me, the biggest factors are:

• Active builders who keep shipping.

• A welcoming community that's willing to help newcomers.

• Apps that solve real problems instead of chasing trends.

Those are the things that make me want to keep learning and exploring.

What about you?

What's the single biggest reason you stay active in an ecosystem for months or even years?

I'd love to hear different perspectives and maybe discover qualities I haven't considered yet.

I've been exploring the Base ecosystem recently, and I'm trying to find projects that people genuinely use not just the ones that get the most attention.

What Base app do you use most often, and what keeps you coming back to it?

I'm interested in hearing about any category—DeFi, gaming, social, payments, NFTs, or something else.

I'm still discovering new projects, so I'd appreciate any recommendations and would love to know what makes your favorite stand out.

I've been spending some time exploring the Base ecosystem, and I'm trying to discover projects that people genuinely use not just the ones that get mentioned the most.

So instead of asking what's "popular," I'm curious about real experiences.

Which Base app have you personally used the most, and why?

It could be DeFi, SocialFi, gaming, payments, NFTs, or something completely different.

I'm looking for projects that solve real problems or simply offer a great user experience.

I'm still exploring the ecosystem, so I'd appreciate any recommendations. I'd also love to know what makes that app stand out compared to alternatives.

The more I explore Base, the more I feel it's trying to solve a bigger challenge than simply making transactions faster or cheaper.

What stands out to me is the focus on creating an environment where developers can experiment, creators can reach new audiences, and users can interact with onchain apps without unnecessary complexity.

That doesn't mean everything is perfect there's still plenty of room to grow. But it's interesting to watch an ecosystem that seems focused on long-term adoption rather than short-term attention.

I'm still learning, and every week I come across projects that I hadn't heard of before. It reminds me how much innovation happens quietly behind the scenes.

So I have a question for the community:

If you had one opportunity to improve Base, what would you prioritize first?

Better onboarding for newcomers?

More consumer apps?

Better developer tools?

Something completely different?