Base Launches Request for Builders Initiative for Global Onchain Finance

base has launched a Request for Builders initiative, directing the Base Ecosystem Fund toward Global Onchain Finance. The program targets high-conviction areas including tokenization, stablecoins in emerging markets, and credit. The announcement, made via a weekly recap on July 18, 2026, also highlighted Morpho Midnight, though details on that project were not elaborated. Base, an Ethereum Layer-2 network incubated by Coinbase and built on the OP Stack, continues to expand its ecosystem initiatives. The Request for Builders invites developers to apply for funding in these focus areas. No further specifics on grant amounts or application deadlines were provided.