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the Base ecosystem updates from December 20, 2025:
DeFi Highlights
Artura Finance has officially launched, offering traders up to 20x leverage with the advantage of no fees.
Banana Gun Pro now provides comprehensive desktop support for Base, equipping traders with specialized native utilities.
Aerodrome Finance reports that $SOL has climbed into the top three assets by volume, highlighting a surge in cross-chain liquidity.
True Markets has integrated its prediction markets directly into the Base app, allowing for an easy mobile betting experience.
Infrastructure & Ecosystem News
Virtuals Protocol is advancing the x402 standard and monitoring ecosystem health through "Agent GDP" metrics.
The Base App is now available for installation on Mac, with email-based sign-in functionality expected in the near future.
Community Traction: The inaugural "Drop 01" merchandise has sold out, the "Bold Bets" video has been released, and developers are reporting strong engagement through new mini-app analytics.