Base Launches Batches 004 Initiative, Offering Up to $100,000 to Support Early-Stage Web3 Startups
September 10, 2026
Base has launched its Batches 004 initiative, offering early-stage Web3 startups up to $100,000 in funding alongside engineering and strategic mentorship on Coinbase's Layer 2 network.
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The Sandbox Guarantees 1:1 Reimbursement Following $14.7M Cross-Chain Bridge Exploit
August 29, 2026
Following an August 22 exploit that drained nearly 14.7 million SAND tokens, metaverse giant The Sandbox has pledged full 1:1 reimbursement for affected users across Base and BNB Chain using treasury funds.
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Coinbase Base Layer 2 Sequencer Revenue Falls 11% Despite Unprecedented Usage and Stablecoin Volume
August 21, 2026
Coinbase reported an 11% drop in Q2 revenue from its Base network despite record stablecoin volume, highlighting how post-Dencun fee reductions impact Layer 2 profitability.
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