# $BASE Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — August 18, 2025 > **Asset:** $BASE > **Date:** 2025-08-18 (August 18, 2025) > **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/base/2025-08-18 > **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/base.md > **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md --- ## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence ### Post #1 by @base > **Author:** Base ([@base](https://x.com/base)) > **Metrics:** 166 likes · 30 retweets · 53 comments · 19.3K views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T17:35:18+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/base/status/1957496541037621323](https://x.com/base/status/1957496541037621323) > **Visual Note:** Sample image description 26 > > "Build → launch → be rewarded. The Onchain Summer Awards celebrate the most innovative and widely-used apps on Base, rewarding winners with $250K in prizes, BaseCamp⁰⁰² invites, and social spotlights. Applications close in 2 weeks." ### Post #2 by @farcaster_xyz > **Author:** Farcaster ([@farcaster_xyz](https://x.com/farcaster_xyz)) > **Metrics:** 391 likes · 37 retweets · 41 comments · 17.5K views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T13:14:32+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/farcaster_xyz/status/1957430917779116427](https://x.com/farcaster_xyz/status/1957430917779116427) > > "new: 0.15% swap fees on base" ### Post #3 by @davidtsocy > **Author:** David Tso (dave.base.eth) ([@davidtsocy](https://x.com/davidtsocy)) > **Metrics:** 395 likes · 12 retweets · 75 comments · 16.1K views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T16:12:33+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/davidtsocy/status/1957475715940749388](https://x.com/davidtsocy/status/1957475715940749388) > > "Coinbase NY office vibes are unparalleled" ### Post #4 by @coinbase > **Author:** Coinbase ([@coinbase](https://x.com/coinbase)) > **Metrics:** 267 likes · 41 retweets · 93 comments · 15.8K views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T17:48:19+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/coinbase/status/1957499815534747793](https://x.com/coinbase/status/1957499815534747793) > > "DEX trading on Coinbase is unlocking access to all assets on @base . And soon, @solana too. We're going live on Thursday at 10:15AM PT to share more on the product and its rollout." ### Post #5 by @tryspark > **Author:** Spark ([@tryspark](https://x.com/tryspark)) > **Metrics:** 180 likes · 0 retweets · 25 comments · 15.7K views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T13:04:06+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/tryspark/status/1957428289909469589](https://x.com/tryspark/status/1957428289909469589) > **Video Content:** Sample video description 10 > > "Buy any token on @Base using Spark Spark now supports native Base token trading inside Telegram: Content Coins, Memecoins, Majors - you name it, Spark has got it! With spot and perps live today, our web platform, powerful trade automation features, and strategy marketplace" ### Post #6 by @0xIntuition > **Author:** Intuition ([@0xIntuition](https://x.com/0xIntuition)) > **Metrics:** 282 likes · 88 retweets · 102 comments · 11.8K views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T21:23:21+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xIntuition/status/1957553931141411036](https://x.com/0xIntuition/status/1957553931141411036) > > "ETH claiming is now available at https://portal.intuition.systems/claim for any participants in our Beta on Base Mainnet! Thank you to everyone for your participation - over the past few months, over 240k accounts created a total of over 5M attestations, far exceeding our expectations. Stay" ### Post #7 by @jessepollak > **Author:** jesse.base.eth ([@jessepollak](https://x.com/jessepollak)) > **Metrics:** 155 likes · 22 retweets · 37 comments · 10.4K views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T22:37:44+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jessepollak/status/1957572651519730090](https://x.com/jessepollak/status/1957572651519730090) > **Video Content:** Sample video description 39 > > "come hear the story of bringing @coinbase onchain" ### Post #8 by @0xAneri > **Author:** aneri.base.eth ([@0xAneri](https://x.com/0xAneri)) > **Metrics:** 173 likes · 48 retweets · 45 comments · 10.3K views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T13:39:40+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xAneri/status/1957437240701042937](https://x.com/0xAneri/status/1957437240701042937) > > "Any invite links being promised or sold for @baseapp are scams. We’ve seen wallet drainer links circulating on X, Telegram, and other apps. Do not click them. Stay safe." ### Post #9 by @Overdose_AI > **Author:** OverDose ([@Overdose_AI](https://x.com/Overdose_AI)) > **Metrics:** 174 likes · 15 retweets · 30 comments · 9.8K views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T14:36:15+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Overdose_AI/status/1957451482678034700](https://x.com/Overdose_AI/status/1957451482678034700) > **Video Content:** Sample video description 11 > > "Good traders don't take days off because "the market is slow" They adjust their tactics based on the current sentiment On chain is slow? Hunt for high volume, low MC & high potential CEX coins On chain is hot? research 24/7 on $ETH, #BASE and $SOL to find all the 100m bangers" ### Post #10 by @re > **Author:** Re ([@re](https://x.com/re)) > **Metrics:** 100 likes · 53 retweets · 38 comments · 8.8K views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T13:01:07+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/re/status/1957427538898419826](https://x.com/re/status/1957427538898419826) > > "Re is now live on @base We bring real-world (re)insurance onchain with fully backed insurance programs & stable capital strategies. Available to qualified, non-US users (KYC required). Start here → http://re.xyz" ### Post #11 by @rektdrinks > **Author:** Rekt Drinks ([@rektdrinks](https://x.com/rektdrinks)) > **Metrics:** 158 likes · 48 retweets · 41 comments · 8.0K views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T20:15:52+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/rektdrinks/status/1957536949918658928](https://x.com/rektdrinks/status/1957536949918658928) > **Video Content:** Sample video description 13 > > "It’s time to get based with @base . Wednesday, August 20 @ 12 pm  ET. All the details below" ### Post #12 by @brian_armstrong > **Author:** Brian Armstrong ([@brian_armstrong](https://x.com/brian_armstrong)) > **Metrics:** 127 likes · 20 retweets · 50 comments · 6.2K views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T20:34:41+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/brian_armstrong/status/1957541684251632098](https://x.com/brian_armstrong/status/1957541684251632098) > **Video Content:** Sample video description 47 > > "We're working on making every asset on @base available on Coinbase. Then @solana , then even more networks. Going live on Thursday on X to talk about how our DEX integration is making this happen, at 10:15AM PT." ### Post #13 by @Toshi_base > **Author:** TOSHI ([@Toshi_base](https://x.com/Toshi_base)) > **Metrics:** 187 likes · 42 retweets · 14 comments · 4.8K views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T16:03:25+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Toshi_base/status/1957473417856417821](https://x.com/Toshi_base/status/1957473417856417821) > > "The blue cat is locked in for the $250K @MaestroBots x @base Battle Royale" ### Post #14 by @sarahzorah > **Author:** Sarah Wolf ([@sarahzorah](https://x.com/sarahzorah)) > **Metrics:** 61 likes · 3 retweets · 22 comments · 4.7K views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T21:13:38+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/sarahzorah/status/1957551485732147640](https://x.com/sarahzorah/status/1957551485732147640) > **Visual Note:** Sample image description 47 > > "Spent 2 weeks in Europe and of course, had to do some field pitching of the @baseapp . "A social app where you get paid to post" resonated with nearly everyone (n=20ish). It's exciting to have a value prop for crypto that hits outside of trading & investing." ### Post #15 by @sfrankel9 > **Author:** sam.base.eth ([@sfrankel9](https://x.com/sfrankel9)) > **Metrics:** 56 likes · 7 retweets · 20 comments · 4.7K views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T20:21:09+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/sfrankel9/status/1957538276258234785](https://x.com/sfrankel9/status/1957538276258234785) > **Visual Note:** Sample image description 48 > > "base's economy is buzzing - last week base's dex volume was the highest it has been in over 6 months (with only 1% retail dex rollout)" ### Post #16 by @degentokenbase > **Author:** Degen ([@degentokenbase](https://x.com/degentokenbase)) > **Metrics:** 94 likes · 16 retweets · 6 comments · 4.6K views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T21:24:41+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/degentokenbase/status/1957554267511734542](https://x.com/degentokenbase/status/1957554267511734542) > **Visual Note:** Sample image description 14 > > "yooo DEGENs, the legend running @base just dropped a hat raid the post below & show Jesse some love, he’s been building non-stop and this is what community’s about" ### Post #17 by @buildonbase > **Author:** Base Build ([@buildonbase](https://x.com/buildonbase)) > **Metrics:** 17 likes · 0 retweets · 6 comments · 4.3K views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T22:49:24+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/buildonbase/status/1957575584894316598](https://x.com/buildonbase/status/1957575584894316598) > **Visual Note:** Sample image description 18 > > "Who's going to c̶a̶r̶r̶y̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶b̶o̶a̶t̶s̶ build the apps? You, anon. Anybody can build on @baseapp and @base chain." ### Post #18 by @davidtsocy > **Author:** David Tso (dave.base.eth) ([@davidtsocy](https://x.com/davidtsocy)) > **Metrics:** 48 likes · 4 retweets · 12 comments · 4.2K views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T22:28:39+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/davidtsocy/status/1957570366710378563](https://x.com/davidtsocy/status/1957570366710378563) > **Video Content:** Sample video description 31 > > "Building a consumer app on @base or a mini app on the @baseapp ? Apply below to: - Earn a share of $250K - Present at BaseCamp⁰⁰² - Be featured on Base socials Ship what you love and be rewarded" ### Post #19 by @0xyoussea > **Author:** Youssef ([@0xyoussea](https://x.com/0xyoussea)) > **Metrics:** 147 likes · 10 retweets · 28 comments · 4.2K views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T23:29:04+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xyoussea/status/1957585568847786290](https://x.com/0xyoussea/status/1957585568847786290) > > "What if you could use Base Pay in Amazon and actually finalize the purchase with a simple USDC transfer? 100 likes and I'll build it this week 300 likes and I'll build this tomorrow (god help me)" ### Post #20 by @1CrypticPoet > **Author:** poet.base.eth ([@1CrypticPoet](https://x.com/1CrypticPoet)) > **Metrics:** 68 likes · 11 retweets · 25 comments · 4.0K views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T19:16:28+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/1CrypticPoet/status/1957521999154065496](https://x.com/1CrypticPoet/status/1957521999154065496) > **Video Content:** Sample video description 12 > > ". @base meme season part 2 coming soon." ### Post #21 by @sohey_eth > **Author:** sohey.eth ([@sohey_eth](https://x.com/sohey_eth)) > **Metrics:** 43 likes · 9 retweets · 11 comments · 3.5K views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T19:20:52+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/sohey_eth/status/1957523106081153227](https://x.com/sohey_eth/status/1957523106081153227) > **Video Content:** Sample video description 40 > > "Mini App Testing Tuesdays are back!! Tomorrow I will be live with @buildonbase . Testing all your Mini Apps live With a special guest and some alpha!! @OnchainKit lovers you wont want to miss this one!! 10:30pm CET 1:00PM PT" ### Post #22 by @claudhadd > **Author:** claudia.base.eth ([@claudhadd](https://x.com/claudhadd)) > **Metrics:** 53 likes · 15 retweets · 9 comments · 3.1K views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T23:04:49+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/claudhadd/status/1957579466898907488](https://x.com/claudhadd/status/1957579466898907488) > **Video Content:** Sample video description 54 > > "we've been working with @bankrbot for the past 8 months to bring their vision to life on the @baseapp , and it's been incredible to see their success. there's no better time to build an agent on @xmtp_" ### Post #23 by @buildonbase > **Author:** Base Build ([@buildonbase](https://x.com/buildonbase)) > **Metrics:** 17 likes · 4 retweets · 6 comments · 2.9K views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T17:40:05+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/buildonbase/status/1957497746556088813](https://x.com/buildonbase/status/1957497746556088813) > **Video Content:** Sample video description 21 > > "Apps with <100 users qualify for at least $1k in prizes. Apps with >5000 users get bonuses like fundraising assistance. There's a prize for every builder in Onchain Summer, you just need to apply:" ### Post #24 by @horizenglobal > **Author:** Horizen ([@horizenglobal](https://x.com/horizenglobal)) > **Metrics:** 82 likes · 20 retweets · 6 comments · 1.5K views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T23:04:04+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/horizenglobal/status/1957579278402625940](https://x.com/horizenglobal/status/1957579278402625940) > **Visual Note:** Sample image description 33 > > "Institutions want the upside of DeFi, but compliance and security rules have kept them out. Without built-in privacy, the risks were too big. ZEN’s move to @base could finally close that gap" ### Post #25 by @RhunaIO > **Author:** Rhuna ([@RhunaIO](https://x.com/RhunaIO)) > **Metrics:** 14 likes · 4 retweets · 3 comments · 423 views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T10:21:54+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RhunaIO/status/1957387472821977288](https://x.com/RhunaIO/status/1957387472821977288) > **Visual Note:** Sample image description 11 > > "Pay With Crypto... is live! You can now purchase tickets to UNTOLD ONE (11th edition, 2026) with USDT/USDC. And you can do it from @Aptos , @arbitrum , @base , @ethereum , @MultiversX & @0xPolygon ! Available on UNTOLD website and in the UNTOLD mobile app." ### Post #26 by @DavaoDefi > **Author:** Davao DeFi Community PH ([@DavaoDefi](https://x.com/DavaoDefi)) > **Metrics:** 9 likes · 6 retweets · 0 comments · 206 views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T04:27:11+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DavaoDefi/status/1957298206192361637](https://x.com/DavaoDefi/status/1957298206192361637) > **Visual Note:** Sample image description 24 > > "We are the community now and we are so Based powered by @basepilipinas @base" ### Post #27 by @DeFiWiseWhales > **Author:** Wise Whale ([@DeFiWiseWhales](https://x.com/DeFiWiseWhales)) > **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 108 views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T12:24:10+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DeFiWiseWhales/status/1957418243297288390](https://x.com/DeFiWiseWhales/status/1957418243297288390) > **Visual Note:** Sample image description 44 > > "Gm New week, bullish vibes! LFG! $HBAR $SOL $XRPL $ETH $BASE" ### Post #28 by @bigrkg > **Author:** rkg.eth ([@bigrkg](https://x.com/bigrkg)) > **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 79 views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T11:39:47+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bigrkg/status/1957407071596675084](https://x.com/bigrkg/status/1957407071596675084) > **Visual Note:** Sample image description 30 > > "Something cooking with @baseapp ... Based" ### Post #29 by @easyforshopping > **Author:** Thomas Nguyen (nfts/acc) ([@easyforshopping](https://x.com/easyforshopping)) > **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 66 views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T18:39:35+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/easyforshopping/status/1957512719940403206](https://x.com/easyforshopping/status/1957512719940403206) > > "ProtoLayer Blockchain on @base" ### Post #30 by @LEND_finance > **Author:** LEND.finance | Testnet...$ETH $BASE $S $MONAD ([@LEND_finance](https://x.com/LEND_finance)) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 13 views > **Posted:** 2025-08-18T08:25:23+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LEND_finance/status/1957358151717851355](https://x.com/LEND_finance/status/1957358151717851355) > **Video Content:** Sample video description 37 > > "The LEND Pioneers Program is here for 2025. If you want to play a big part in our mainnet journey and earn some stellar rewards, this is your entry point. Here’s everything you need to know" --- *Generated by Context Pilot Social Intelligence Engine.*