@jaymielee
most people see base as just memes and culture.
but defi is quietly becoming its backbone.
@aerodrome sits at the center, more than a dex, it’s the liquidity hub where new projects plug in and traders chase rewards.
@aave brings credibility, anchoring lending and borrowing.
@uniswap keeps swaps simple and connects base to the wider defi world.
@seamless is base-native, growing fast, showing the chain can produce its own defi leaders.
@reserve protocol adds another layer with collateral-backed stablecoins and tokenized baskets.
stack it all together and base isn’t just a playground.
it’s an economy taking shape onchain.