Based Founder Fridays #4 Recap "Based Founder Fridays #4" @buildonbase @ZacPrater showcased a vibrant ecosystem of builders on Base, highlighting innovative projects across DeFi automation, Real World Assets (RWAs), IP tokenization, and interactive social tools, all while emphasizing the collaborative spirit and growth opportunities within the Base community. Key Topics Discussed: DeFi Automation and RWA Integration (Glider): @BrianInCrypto introduced @glider_fi, a tool designed to simplify DeFi investing, rebalancing, and automated trading based on triggers. He highlighted Glider's focus on abstracting away DeFi complexities like gas and bridging, making on-chain investing accessible. A significant part of the discussion revolved around Real World Assets (RWAs), with Glider positioning itself to capitalize on the shift from speculative trading (perps, meme coins) to long-term holding of tokenized assets like stocks and stablecoins. @BrianInCrypto emphasized the importance of permissionless and decentralized RWAs, citing Ondo as a positive example, and criticized "gimmicky" private blockchain solutions. Real-time Audio Insights and AI (Lurky): @TeamLurky presented Lurky, an AI-powered platform that transcribes audio content from Twitter Spaces, integrates with blockchain APIs, and monitors token sentiment, trending topics, and speaker networks. Lurky aims to be the "intelligence layer for crypto-native conversations," transforming raw community chatter into structured, actionable data. They also discussed their Token Generation Event (TGE) and a unique tax depreciation period designed to promote chart health. Intellectual Property (IP) Tokenization (Ample Protocol): @AmpleProtocol discussed their project focused on tokenizing intellectual property as RWAs. They aim to evaluate, value, and bring intangible IP assets (like patents, copyrights) on-chain for use within DeFi. The conversation touched on the complexities of legal enforceability across jurisdictions and the current "super gray" area of global IP and tokenization laws. @AmpleProtocol identified the main bottleneck as the lack of a mechanism to properly assign ownership, value, and transform IP into a DeFi asset, aspiring to be the "Story Protocol on Base." Bridging Physical and Digital Assets (GemworksMarket): @GemworksMarket introduced a project for the gem and jewelry industry, leveraging blockchain for provenance and transparency. They are creating a system for tracking gemstones from mining to retail, attaching all information (origin, cut, value, AI appraisal) to an NFT. A unique "Time Capsule" feature allows buyers to upload personal memories to the jewelry's NFT, creating a permanent, generational record. The project also incorporates gamification through "digital gem mining" and staking. Enhancing Twitter Spaces Interactivity (Songjam Bot): @TeamLurky demonstrated a new collaboration with Songjam to build a "Gintic soundboard" bot for Twitter Spaces. This bot acts as a co-pilot, offering features like a customizable soundboard, music player, custom emojis, text-to-speech, and a donation system where messages are read aloud, similar to Twitch. The bot aims to make Twitter Spaces more interactive and provide monetization opportunities for hosts. Key Insights and Predictions: Shift Towards Long-Term Value: There's a growing sentiment that the crypto market is maturing, with a shift in focus from meme coins and perps to long-term holding and investing in tangible assets like RWAs. Base as a Builder-Friendly Ecosystem: Multiple speakers praised Base for its low fees, consistent hackathons, strong support for builders, and the collaborative "giant family" community. Importance of Accessibility and Simplicity: Projects like Glider and UGF (Universal Gas Fee) highlight the need to simplify DeFi and blockchain interactions to drive mainstream adoption, removing complexities like gas fees and multiple wallets. AI's Role in Crypto: AI is being integrated into various applications, from Lurky's audio insights to GemworksMarket's AI appraisal tools and pAI_intern's AI art dealer agent, showcasing its potential to enhance functionality and user experience. Full Report👇