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One year upon a time on Base (May 14, 2025) Picture this: It’s a sunny spring day in 2025, and Coinbase just dropped some exciting news that made the crypto world buzz. The team behind Base, Ethereum’s friendliest Layer-2 blockchain, announced they were bringing wrapped versions of popular coins—cbXRP, cbADA, cbDOGE, and cbLTC—straight to the Base network. For anyone new to this, “wrapped” tokens are like magical suitcases that let famous cryptocurrencies travel smoothly into new worlds. Thanks to these cb-tokens, holders of XRP, Cardano, Dogecoin, and Litecoin could soon jump into Base’s vibrant DeFi playground—lending, trading, swapping, and building without leaving the fast, cheap, and super user-friendly Base ecosystem.  Why was this a big deal? Base was already growing like crazy, but adding these well-known coins opened the doors even wider. More assets meant more liquidity, more fun experiments, and more people discovering onchain life. It was another cheerful step in Base’s mission to make crypto feel less like rocket science and more like a global party everyone’s invited to. Meanwhile, the Base crew was out in the real world that week, building the next chapter of the internet IRL while reminding everyone on X: it’s still day one. They even minted some fun, creative tokens on Zora to show what’s possible when culture lives onchain—never selling them, just sparking joy.  A year later, that announcement feels like a perfect snapshot of Base’s playful, optimistic spirit. One small bridge for tokens, one giant leap for everyday onchain fun. Who knows what adventures those wrapped coins are up to now?
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One year upon a time on Base (May 13, 2025) Picture this: pizza slices flying across continents, connected by onchain magic. On May 13, 2025, Base teamed up with PizzaDAO to co-host the ultimate Global Pizza Party 2025 — over 400 pizza parties popping off in more than 100 countries! It wasn’t just about cheesy goodness (though there was plenty of that). The collaboration turned pizza into a global onchain celebration. Fans everywhere could join local events, use multiple local currencies on Base, and experience how blockchain makes real-world fun even better. From neighborhood pop-ups to massive gatherings, Base helped turn a simple slice into a borderless party. Why pizza? Because, like Base itself, it’s for everyone — simple, shareable, and brings people together. The official Base account lit up X with excitement: “A global movement around pizza leveraging 10+ local onchain currencies? That’s based.” Builders and everyday users alike jumped in, minting, chatting, and proving that crypto can be as approachable (and delicious) as your favorite topping.  This event captured what Base is all about: building an open, joyful economy where culture meets technology. No complicated jargon — just good vibes, great food, and onchain connections making the world feel a little smaller (in the best way). One year later, it’s still a tasty reminder that the best blockchain moments are the ones that feel fun and human. Who knew saving the world could involve so much pepperoni?
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