Base

Description

Base offers multiple funding pathways for builders at every stage — from weekly rewards for active developers to $10M+ in venture capital through Coinbase Ventures. Whether you're shipping your first prototype or scaling a production protocol, Base has capital to support your journey.

Funding Pathways Overview

Base provides a complete funding ladder that grows with your project:

Program	Amount	Stage	Best For
Weekly Rewards	2 ETH/week	Any stage	Active builders shipping regularly
Builder Grants	1-5 ETH	Shipped projects	Retroactive funding for live products
Base Ecosystem Fund	$500K-$5M	Pre-seed/Seed	VC investment for early-stage startups
Base Batches	Mentorship + Funding	Founder program	Intensive accelerator with Base team

The Base Funding Journey

Start Here → Prove Traction → Scale Up

Weekly Rewards — Start building, earn while you ship
Builder Grants — Retroactive funding once you have users
Ecosystem Fund — VC investment for serious growth
Base Batches — Accelerator for full-time founders

This progression ensures capital at every stage without gaps.

Eligibility

Weekly Rewards (2 ETH/week)

Who: Active builders shipping on Base Requirements:

Building on Base (mainnet or testnet)
Active GitHub or onchain activity
Consistent building patterns

How to Start:

Join Builder Score
Connect GitHub and Base wallet
Start building — rewards distributed weekly

Builder Grants (1-5 ETH)

Who: Builders with shipped projects on Base Requirements:

Project deployed on Base mainnet
Working product with real users
Demonstrates value to Base ecosystem

Application:

Apply here
Submit metrics, GitHub, and impact
2-4 week review process

Base Ecosystem Fund ($500K-$5M)

Who: Early-stage startups building on Base Requirements:

Strong technical team
Clear Base integration strategy
Pre-seed to seed stage
Early traction or working prototype

How to Apply:

Warm intro via Base ecosystem (preferred)
Build on Base → get noticed by team
Apply through Base Batches
Stand out in Builder Grants

Managed by: Coinbase Ventures

Base Batches (Accelerator)

Who: Founders ready to go full-time Requirements:

Committed founding team
Building on Base
Full-time availability
Clear project vision

Program Structure:

Buildathon: 1-2 week rapid development
Incubator: 4 weeks structured support
Pitch Day: Present to top crypto VCs

Learn more

Application Process

Choosing Your Path

Just Starting Out?

→ Weekly Rewards

No application required
Earn while building
Perfect for learning and experimenting

Have a Working Product?

→ Builder Grants

Retroactive funding (1-5 ETH)
Reward for shipped work
Fast approval process

Ready for Serious Capital?

→ Ecosystem Fund + Batches

$500K-$5M investment
Full Base team support
VC connections and mentorship

Timeline Expectations

Stage	Time to Funding	Effort
Weekly Rewards	Immediate	Low
Builder Grants	2-4 weeks	Medium
Ecosystem Fund	6-10 weeks	High
Base Batches	6-8 weeks program	Very High