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            <title><![CDATA[What’s new on Mintbase: Spring]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carolin_Berlin]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:50:51 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2024-04-10T16:50:51.793Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*iq2KDFhAKpOcW3xK_daJyQ.png" /></figure><p><strong><em>TL;DR</em></strong></p><ul><li>Credit Cards</li><li>Templates</li><li>Mintbase Wallet</li><li>Grants Program</li><li>Chain Abstraction</li></ul><h3>Credit Cards</h3><p>Anyone on Mintbase can now activate Credit Card Purchases via Stripe. Transactions can be made in over 135+currencies, including ApplePay and GooglePay. This is also a <a href="https://x.com/mintbase/status/1772322688809189642?s=20">template on Mintbase</a>. Check how easy the purchase process is by buying this NFT for 0,90 USD.</p><p><a href="https://www.mintbase.xyz/meta/base.mintbase1.near%3A7fd946c08c043af7babaad66cd88a98f?source=post_page-----55863ac772b2--------------------------------">Stripe Beta Tester by base.mintbase1.near on Mintbase</a></p><h3>Mintbase 🌿 on Twitter: &quot;We&#39;ve opened a new gateway to NFT commerce!Mintbase&#39;s Stripe Integration supercharges the NFT market, making it easier than ever to access NFTs. Purchase directly through Stripe with any bank card! 💳👉 Sign up and connect your Stripe account today! https://t.co/XX1RcoXazS pic.twitter.com/2HK8weIn9p / Twitter&quot;</h3><p>We&#39;ve opened a new gateway to NFT commerce!Mintbase&#39;s Stripe Integration supercharges the NFT market, making it easier than ever to access NFTs. Purchase directly through Stripe with any bank card! 💳👉 Sign up and connect your Stripe account today! https://t.co/XX1RcoXazS pic.twitter.com/2HK8weIn9p</p><h3>Templates</h3><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*kYxhWfdwwKHN7JG5.png" /></figure><p>After several months in the making, we launched our open source templates to jumpstart dApp development in the web3 space. Templates encompass a photo minting app, AI minter, Next Wallet Starter, NFT marketplace and many more. Check out Paul’s overview of the templates page to learn more:</p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?type=text%2Fhtml&amp;key=a19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07&amp;schema=twitter&amp;url=https%3A//twitter.com/mintbase/status/1757792447143219663%3Fs%3D20&amp;image=" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://medium.com/media/d437230b39bd4e31cf94fa3093d23afa/href">https://medium.com/media/d437230b39bd4e31cf94fa3093d23afa/href</a></iframe><p><a href="https://templates.mintbase.xyz/">Mintbase Web3 Templates</a></p><p>Is there another template you would like to see? You can participate in our bounty program and earn by <a href="https://templates.mintbase.xyz/bounty">building templates</a>.</p><h4>Mintbase Wallet</h4><p>Mintbase Wallet underwent several improvements. We’re talking Account / Chain Abstraction + <a href="https://wallet.mintbase.xyz/smart-actions">AI</a> + NFTs + FTs + Passkeys + Meta Transactions. Now you can easily mint AI generated NFTs straight in our wallet as well as create <a href="https://wallet.mintbase.xyz/create-drop">token drops</a> in seconds.</p><p><a href="https://wallet.mintbase.xyz/">Mintbase Wallet</a></p><p>We also integrated several Fungible Tokens:</p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?type=text%2Fhtml&amp;key=a19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07&amp;schema=twitter&amp;url=https%3A//twitter.com/mintbase/status/1768374541548388481%3Fs%3D20&amp;image=" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://medium.com/media/c7dd6cae5f9061c312d889da6b11436d/href">https://medium.com/media/c7dd6cae5f9061c312d889da6b11436d/href</a></iframe><h3>Grants Program</h3><p>Several projects got funded via the <a href="https://github.com/Mintbase/Grants-Program">Mintbase Grants Program</a>. Our Grants Program is focused on funding software development and research efforts related to NEAR protocol NFT infrastructure, Mintbase, <a href="https://github.com/Mintbase/mintbase-js">MintbaseJS</a> and our <a href="https://docs.mintbase.io/dev/getting-started">GraphQL Indexer API</a>. It is a rolling grants system and developers can apply on github anytime. If you have any questions, reach out to us via <a href="https://t.me/mintgrants">telegram</a>.</p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?type=text%2Fhtml&amp;key=a19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07&amp;schema=twitter&amp;url=https%3A//twitter.com/mintbase/status/1760662234101944547%3Fs%3D20&amp;image=" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://medium.com/media/517047914368bc48f2f4e9e639fb8305/href">https://medium.com/media/517047914368bc48f2f4e9e639fb8305/href</a></iframe><h3>Chain Abstraction</h3><p>Buying OpenSea NFTs from our Mintbase Wallet is just around the corner. Check the tweet below:</p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?type=text%2Fhtml&amp;key=a19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07&amp;schema=twitter&amp;url=https%3A//twitter.com/mintbase/status/1769748329619992792%3Fs%3D20&amp;image=" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://medium.com/media/5cdcc8d911a5eca9abdc5ff785574739/href">https://medium.com/media/5cdcc8d911a5eca9abdc5ff785574739/href</a></iframe><h3>Have Dev Questions?</h3><p>Ask in our <a href="https://t.me/mintdev">dev telegram channel</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.mintbase.xyz/"><strong>Website</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://linktr.ee/mintbase"><strong>Linktree</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/mintbase"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://t.me/mintbase"><strong>Telegram</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://t.me/mintdev"><strong>Dev Telegram</strong></a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=3d22ed8694c4" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://medium.com/mintbase/whats-new-on-mintbase-spring-3d22ed8694c4">What’s new on Mintbase: Spring</a> was originally published in <a href="https://medium.com/mintbase">Mintbase</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What’s new on Mintbase: January 2024]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Infante]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 14:06:18 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2024-02-05T14:08:42.741Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*LWGLpCjBQBNqNtaoXpaIoQ.png" /></figure><p>TL;DR:</p><p><strong>Mintbase Grants Cohort 2.</strong></p><p><strong>Wallet Updates:</strong></p><ul><li>Easy token management.</li><li>No fees for $USDT and $USDC transfers.</li><li>Create your token drop: <a href="http://wallet.mintbase.xyz/create-drop">Create Drop</a>.</li><li>Now integrated with <a href="https://medium.com/u/8d1c3cab9285">Genadrop</a> and <a href="https://medium.com/u/c44bc91c753f">Popula</a>, <a href="https://medium.com/u/23dea8c87269">PotLock</a>, and Learn Near Club wallet selectors.</li></ul><p><strong>Open-Source </strong><a href="http://tamplates.mintbase.xyz"><strong>Templates</strong></a><strong> for dApp Development.</strong></p><h3>Mintbase Grants Cohort 2: Paving the Way for Blockchain Innovation</h3><p>As we step into the new year, Mintbase announces the first wave of pioneers for Cohort 2 of the Mintbase Grants Program. From Metasky to Monad, these projects showcase diverse visions for the future of blockchain technology on the Near Protocol.</p><h3>Mintbase 🌿 on Twitter: &quot;Let&#39;s make 2024 extraordinary! We&#39;re excited to introduce the first wave of pioneers for Mintbase Grants Cohort 2:* Metasky @Metasky_HQ * DAOsign @dao_sign * DappLooker @dapplooker * WalliD @WalliDonchain * Infinfity * MintBOS * ChainPlug @Chainplug_1 *... pic.twitter.com/r4GogmrBJu / Twitter&quot;</h3><p>Let&#39;s make 2024 extraordinary! We&#39;re excited to introduce the first wave of pioneers for Mintbase Grants Cohort 2:* Metasky @Metasky_HQ * DAOsign @dao_sign * DappLooker @dapplooker * WalliD @WalliDonchain * Infinfity * MintBOS * ChainPlug @Chainplug_1 *... pic.twitter.com/r4GogmrBJu</p><p>Over the next few weeks, we’ll delve into each project, sharing their unique perspectives, and highlighting the positive impact they are poised to bring. If you have an innovative idea, we’re still open for submissions. Share your vision with us <a href="https://github.com/Mintbase/Grants-Program">here</a>.</p><h3>Wallet Updates</h3><p><a href="http://wallet.mintbase.xyz">Mintbase Wallet</a> continues to evolve, providing users with seamless access to a variety of tokens.</p><h3>Mintbase 🌿 on Twitter: &quot;Wallet Updates: Manage your fungible tokens with @mintbasewallet.Send and receive @nekotoken_xyz, @ParasHQ, @dragonisnear, $LONK, $USDT, $USDC, and more!Explore now: https://t.co/rJIZMAaRRD pic.twitter.com/kdgv3RImva / Twitter&quot;</h3><p>Wallet Updates: Manage your fungible tokens with @mintbasewallet.Send and receive @nekotoken_xyz, @ParasHQ, @dragonisnear, $LONK, $USDT, $USDC, and more!Explore now: https://t.co/rJIZMAaRRD pic.twitter.com/kdgv3RImva</p><p>In a significant move towards user convenience, we’ve removed network fees for $USDT and $USDC transfers.</p><h3>Mintbase 🌿 on Twitter: &quot;Wallet updates: We&#39;ve removed network fees for both $USDT and $USDC transfers. pic.twitter.com/7P7RaRos2A / Twitter&quot;</h3><p>Wallet updates: We&#39;ve removed network fees for both $USDT and $USDC transfers. pic.twitter.com/7P7RaRos2A</p><p>Additionally, users can now create their token drop using <a href="http://wallet.mintbase.xyz/create-drop">Create Drop</a>.</p><h3>Mintbase 🌿 on Twitter: &quot;Wallet Updates: You can now create your own token drop by using: https://t.co/rR3yLAnfye Drop your trials in the comments! pic.twitter.com/EJ1XLuZ7ll / Twitter&quot;</h3><p>Wallet Updates: You can now create your own token drop by using: https://t.co/rR3yLAnfye Drop your trials in the comments! pic.twitter.com/EJ1XLuZ7ll</p><h3>Wallet Integrations</h3><p>Mintbase Wallet is now integrated with <a href="https://www.genadrop.io/">Ganedrop</a> and <a href="https://popula.io/">Popula</a>, offering users secure and efficient transactions. Moreover, it’s available on the <a href="https://app.potlock.org/">Potlock</a> and <a href="https://learnnear.club/">LearnNearClub</a> wallet selectors, providing a seedless, gasless, and non-custodial experience.</p><p>Sign up now to explore these integrations and fund your preferred projects, connecting with the vibrant NEAR community.</p><h3>Accelerating dApp Development with Open-Source Templates</h3><p>In collaboration with the NEAR community, Mintbase presented an open-source templates platform for dApp development. Designed with a focus on beginner-friendly guides, building blocks, and deployability in minutes, these templates aim to simplify the complex process of entering the world of blockchain.</p><h3>Mintbase 🌿 on Twitter: &quot;Mintbase News: Jumpstart dApp development with open-source templates by Mintbase and @NEARProtocol.How templates simplify dApp launches: 🛠️Beginner-friendly guides 🛠️Building blocks for projects 🛠️Deployable in minsHave a template idea? Submit now: https://t.co/FedASUrOSJ / Twitter&quot;</h3><p>Mintbase News: Jumpstart dApp development with open-source templates by Mintbase and @NEARProtocol.How templates simplify dApp launches: 🛠️Beginner-friendly guides 🛠️Building blocks for projects 🛠️Deployable in minsHave a template idea? Submit now: https://t.co/FedASUrOSJ</p><p>Submit your template ideas now at <a href="http://templates.mintbase.xyz/">Templates Page</a> and be part of the journey to establish it as the go-to hub for web2 companies transitioning into web3 solutions.</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=94c075638935" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://medium.com/mintbase/whats-new-on-mintbase-january-2024-94c075638935">What’s new on Mintbase: January 2024</a> was originally published in <a href="https://medium.com/mintbase">Mintbase</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[2023, Year in Review.]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Infante]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2023 18:07:56 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2023-12-22T18:07:56.236Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*CiDsdlFrnmdPL-Zf43k3jw.png" /></figure><p>In 2023, Mintbase had a fantastic journey! We went all out to make everything easier and more enjoyable for everyone using our tech. And guess what? We marked an impressive 44% in June— that’s a whole lot of progress!</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*eDooHWcbvNqyIQgCbZCtVQ@2x.png" /></figure><p>2022 marked the start of our journey with<strong> Mintbase Grants</strong>, and this year, we wrapped up the first round. Check out the pitches from our grantees and partners [<a href="https://medium.com/mintbase/wrapping-up-mintbases-demo-day-f13fd192c8fc">here</a>]. Now, we’re launching our second cohort! Some projects are already on board after the first 13 proposals. Got an idea? Submissions for the second cohort are still open here:</p><p><a href="https://github.com/Mintbase/Grants-Program">GitHub - Mintbase/Grants-Program: Apply for Grants to build on the Mintbase infrastructure.</a></p><p><a href="https://wallet.mintbase.xyz/"><strong>Mintbase Wallet</strong></a> was the real game-changer this year, stepping up as the go-to hub for all kinds of projects. Picture it as this friendly bridge connecting your ideas to the real world, no more tricky onboardings.</p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FT1_RMU2wO1U%3Ffeature%3Doembed&amp;display_name=YouTube&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DT1_RMU2wO1U&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FT1_RMU2wO1U%2Fhqdefault.jpg&amp;key=a19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=youtube" width="854" height="480" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://medium.com/media/4c057ab143f29ad8aaadc617d115c600/href">https://medium.com/media/4c057ab143f29ad8aaadc617d115c600/href</a></iframe><p>In the same mission to welcome everyone to NFTs, we added stablecoins (USDC, USDT) and opened up <a href="https://www.mintbase.xyz/launchpad/stripe-connection/0"><strong>Stripe connection</strong></a>. Now, even if you’re not into crypto, you can dive into the NFT world, connecting regular cash with the web3 universe.</p><blockquote>minsta<em> = </em><strong>Min</strong>ting + In<strong>sta</strong>nt</blockquote><p>Throughout the year, various projects launched their own<strong> </strong><a href="https://minsta.mintbase.xyz/"><strong>Minsta</strong></a>, using Mintbase Wallet to simplify sign-ins. Minsta, an open-source app powered by Mintbase Technology, emerged as a modular platform to bring people together for diverse events. Explore more about Minsta <a href="https://medium.com/mintbase/celebrate-connect-and-capture-moments-with-mintbase-technology-d11cf97f9741">here</a>.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*y6VGcKoO9zP8Z_PWOu132Q.png" /></figure><blockquote>“With the upcoming excitement remember that crypto and ai are not binary choices. Build at the intersection” says Luis Freitas.</blockquote><p>As the year unfolded we seized the power of AI to simplify the blockchain scene, rolling out <a href="https://ai.mintbase.xyz/"><strong>Mintbase AI</strong></a>. Now, users can smoothly get on-chain info and run smart contracts, all with natural language. We teamed up with AI providers like OpenAI and Replicate, and for extra convenience, we dropped two cool plugins,<strong> “action”</strong> and<strong> “search”</strong> turning prompts into database queries and making on-chain transactions.</p><p>Try it here: <a href="https://ai.mintbase.xyz/">https://ai.mintbase.xyz/</a></p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2F39i-HdUNZ90%3Ffeature%3Doembed&amp;display_name=YouTube&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D39i-HdUNZ90&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F39i-HdUNZ90%2Fhqdefault.jpg&amp;key=a19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=youtube" width="854" height="480" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://medium.com/media/87d3fe732480d6bb34e31bf2105442c6/href">https://medium.com/media/87d3fe732480d6bb34e31bf2105442c6/href</a></iframe><p>Thanks to everyone who built with us this year. As a little token of appreciation, we’ve made this drop, claim it!</p><p><a href="https://wallet.mintbase.xyz/s/HvyiLfOVU38k7GG5Di2WQ">Mintbase Drop</a></p><p>See you in 2024. We have big plans!</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=edcbb9547ee2" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://medium.com/mintbase/2023-year-in-review-edcbb9547ee2">2023, Year in Review.</a> was originally published in <a href="https://medium.com/mintbase">Mintbase</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What’s new on Mintbase: November 2023]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carolin_Berlin]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:30:36 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2023-11-29T13:30:36.484Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*FYWJEO5vJNoBCd6paF-1Lw.png" /></figure><p><strong><em>TL;DR</em></strong></p><ul><li>Open Stripe</li><li>Mintbase Wallet Launch</li><li>Internal Hackathon</li><li>Mintbase Grants</li></ul><h4>Open Stripe</h4><p>This month, we opened up our Stripe access for all of our users. After connecting your wallet to <a href="https://www.mintbase.xyz/">Mintbase</a>, just go to &lt;Manage&gt;, then click &lt;Stripe Connect&gt;.</p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?type=text%2Fhtml&amp;key=a19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07&amp;schema=twitter&amp;url=https%3A//twitter.com/mintbase/status/1720134444026040362%3Fs%3D20&amp;image=https%3A//i.embed.ly/1/image%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fabs.twimg.com%252Ferrors%252Flogo46x38.png%26key%3Da19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://medium.com/media/11bfc203cb5cae9f2b1787fff81fce57/href">https://medium.com/media/11bfc203cb5cae9f2b1787fff81fce57/href</a></iframe><h4>Mintbase Wallet Launch</h4><p>We officially launched our <a href="https://wallet.mintbase.xyz/">Mintbase Wallet</a> during NEARCON. The aim of our Wallet is to make crypto onboarding ridiculously easy for non- crypto natives. Go to <a href="https://wallet.mintbase.xyz/">https://wallet.mintbase.xyz/</a> to experience the gasless, seedphrase-less easy to use wallet.</p><p>Thanks to our new Wallet, we rose up in the ranks of Dappradar.</p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?type=text%2Fhtml&amp;key=a19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07&amp;schema=twitter&amp;url=https%3A//twitter.com/mintbase/status/1722610705973793101%3Fs%3D20&amp;image=https%3A//i.embed.ly/1/image%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fabs.twimg.com%252Ferrors%252Flogo46x38.png%26key%3Da19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://medium.com/media/f06faff6714887ee02f8d404bd151a89/href">https://medium.com/media/f06faff6714887ee02f8d404bd151a89/href</a></iframe><p>More on our activations during NEARCON <a href="https://x.com/mintbase/status/1724378903920128190?s=20">here</a>.</p><h4>Internal Hackathon</h4><p>After NEARCON, our team did an internal hackathon to leverage our technologies, dive into our infrastructure and validate our documentation.<br>Here’s a short wrap of the different projects that our engineers worked on:</p><p>Till worked on stripe2near, a project where you can include stripe into your NFT checkout with a single <a href="https://github.com/Mintbase/examples/tree/main/nft-stripe-checkout">HTTP request</a>. The user pays with credit card, but the seller receives crypto.</p><p><a href="https://medium.com/u/336505997a6a">Rui Santiago</a> worked on Blogchain, a decentralized writer’s blog. Blogchain allows users to create blogs as smart contracts and posts as NFTs.<br>Here is the <a href="https://github.com/Mintbase/examples/tree/main/blogchain">github link</a> and the preview link can be found <a href="https://examples-blogchain-git-contract-var-blogchain-mintbase.vercel.app/">here</a>.</p><p><a href="https://medium.com/u/b28335ca3e50">Luís Freitas</a> created AI Chat, a minimal chat example that explores the concept of a unified AI API (Mintbase AI Router) and the use of Mintbase Credits for paying for AI chat completions. Check it out <a href="https://github.com/Mintbase/examples/tree/main/ai-chat">here</a>.</p><p>Allen and Ruben worked on an AI image generator that lets you mint images instantly as NFTs. Find the link <a href="https://github.com/Mintbase/examples/tree/main/ai-minter">here</a>.</p><h4>Mintbase Grants</h4><p>We are actively reviewing Grant applications. If you are a strong technical project, please apply via the github link below.</p><p><a href="https://github.com/Mintbase/Grants-Program">GitHub - Mintbase/Grants-Program: Apply for Grants to build on the Mintbase infrastructure.</a></p><h3>Have Dev Questions?</h3><p>Ask in our <a href="https://t.me/mintdev">dev telegram channel</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.mintbase.xyz/"><strong>Website</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://linktr.ee/mintbase"><strong>Linktree</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/mintbase"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://t.me/mintbase"><strong>Telegram</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://t.me/mintdev"><strong>Dev Telegram</strong></a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=95c2f0e5ca73" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://medium.com/mintbase/whats-new-on-mintbase-november-2023-95c2f0e5ca73">What’s new on Mintbase: November 2023</a> was originally published in <a href="https://medium.com/mintbase">Mintbase</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What’s new on Mintbase: October 2023]]></title>
            <link>https://medium.com/mintbase/whats-new-on-mintbase-october-2023-3e97a10bf8a7?source=rss----dd628fb3a722---4</link>
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            <category><![CDATA[blockchain]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[near-protocol]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[nfts-in-gaming]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[nft-marketplace]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[blockchain-technology]]></category>
            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carolin_Berlin]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 11:08:40 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2023-11-01T11:08:40.782Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*2yjfOuZBJvZ4wL19gm0iSQ.png" /></figure><p><strong><em>TL;DR</em></strong></p><ul><li>Minsta</li><li>Mintbase Grants</li><li>Stripe</li><li>Events</li></ul><h4>Minsta</h4><p>Following the success and positive reception at <a href="https://twitter.com/mintbase/status/1701540380695544139">NEAR APAC</a>, Mintbase is bringing Minsta back to NEARCON. Minsta users will be able to test our brand new Mintbase Wallet which revolutionizes onboarding hurdles to web3. During NEARCON, users will be able to partake on our brand-new campaign that rewards top photo takers at the event with generous prizes.</p><p>In October, We also launched a Minsta template that can be used by any developers and for any occasion. Check it out <a href="https://www.mintbase.xyz/build">here</a>.</p><h4>Mintbase Grants Cohort 2</h4><p>After a tremendous success of the first Mintbase Builder Cohort, we are opening the doors for the next one. Past projects can be found <a href="https://medium.com/mintbase/wrapping-up-mintbases-demo-day-f13fd192c8fc">here</a> or in more detail on <a href="https://github.com/Mintbase/Grants-Program">github</a>. Submissions are open and can be done on <a href="https://github.com/Mintbase/Grants-Program">github</a>.</p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?type=text%2Fhtml&amp;key=a19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07&amp;schema=twitter&amp;url=https%3A//twitter.com/mintbase/status/1717893203230114141%3Fs%3D20&amp;image=https%3A//i.embed.ly/1/image%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fabs.twimg.com%252Ferrors%252Flogo46x38.png%26key%3Da19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://medium.com/media/58c87425482982f896f9c8deeed1fd64/href">https://medium.com/media/58c87425482982f896f9c8deeed1fd64/href</a></iframe><h4>Stripe</h4><p>We now allow anyone on Mintbase to receive credit card payments via stripe. This lowers onboarding hurdles to NFTs significantly and open the doors to all sorts of new industries and users.</p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?type=text%2Fhtml&amp;key=a19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07&amp;schema=twitter&amp;url=https%3A//twitter.com/mintbase/status/1716792154842943591%3Fs%3D20&amp;image=https%3A//i.embed.ly/1/image%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fabs.twimg.com%252Ferrors%252Flogo46x38.png%26key%3Da19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://medium.com/media/c5a702240167251ae8b7d6af750c5aaf/href">https://medium.com/media/c5a702240167251ae8b7d6af750c5aaf/href</a></iframe><h4>Events</h4><p>During 7–10th of November, you can meet us at our <a href="https://tickets.nearcon.org/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=google_events_nearcon_conversion_gl&amp;utm_content=nearcon_non-brand_blockchain-crypto-web3_gl______T1300&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwy4KqBhD0ARIsAEbCt6gVHuZVQmzrEJAiiYTwhtfJWXh43jBkXHY5ITeEw-Vve20YEZM7RIwaAhEnEALw_wcB">NEARCON booth</a>.</p><p>If you want to hear more about AI innovation, NFTs and the new Mintbase Wallet, come and watch <a href="https://medium.com/u/a261da883831">Nate Geier</a>’s talk on November 8th at 3PM, Layer 2 Stage (Convento de Beato).</p><p>Our Innovation Head <a href="https://medium.com/u/b28335ca3e50">Luís Freitas</a> will be giving a talk on November 10th at 12 PM at the Block Zero Stage on the following topic: “<strong>fix(onboarding)</strong>: resolve issues preventing new users&quot;.</p><p>He will also be heading to Ethereum Block Summit in Lisbon, check his <a href="https://twitter.com/microchipgnu">twitter</a> for updates on his talk.</p><p>Lastly, a lot of applications reached us for the Encode hackathon. Winners will be announced on Friday, 3rd of November.</p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?type=text%2Fhtml&amp;key=a19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07&amp;schema=twitter&amp;url=https%3A//twitter.com/mintbase/status/1717145746305081577%3Fs%3D20&amp;image=https%3A//i.embed.ly/1/image%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fabs.twimg.com%252Ferrors%252Flogo46x38.png%26key%3Da19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://medium.com/media/299ae0aef58c8ddc8aa8853f61bf4441/href">https://medium.com/media/299ae0aef58c8ddc8aa8853f61bf4441/href</a></iframe><h3>Have Dev Questions?</h3><p>Ask in our <a href="https://t.me/mintdev">dev telegram channel</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.mintbase.xyz/"><strong>Website</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://linktr.ee/mintbase"><strong>Linktree</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/mintbase"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://t.me/mintbase"><strong>Telegram</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://t.me/mintdev"><strong>Dev Telegram</strong></a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=3e97a10bf8a7" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://medium.com/mintbase/whats-new-on-mintbase-october-2023-3e97a10bf8a7">What’s new on Mintbase: October 2023</a> was originally published in <a href="https://medium.com/mintbase">Mintbase</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What’s new on Mintbase: September 2023]]></title>
            <link>https://medium.com/mintbase/whats-new-on-mintbase-september-2023-dfffd7e582ca?source=rss----dd628fb3a722---4</link>
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            <category><![CDATA[wallet]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[nft]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[non-fungible-tokens]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[near-protocol]]></category>
            <category><![CDATA[marketplaces]]></category>
            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carolin_Berlin]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:36:30 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2023-10-02T09:53:16.838Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*wcqIzGw8ZjXwrAXaBUh1Xg.png" /></figure><p><strong><em>TL;DR</em></strong></p><ul><li>Open Source</li><li>Mintbase Wallet</li><li>Events</li><li>Decreased Storage Fee</li></ul><h4>Open Source</h4><p>This month we open sourced our audited contract factory and marketplace, responsible for deploying +1,500 NFT contracts on <a href="https://medium.com/u/1fbe737011b4">NEAR Team</a>. This is the equivalent to the well known <a href="https://twitter.com/OpenZeppelin">Open Zeppelin</a> contract deployer. Developers are now able to quickly spin up their own contracts and NFT projects.</p><p><a href="https://github.com/Mintbase/mb-contracts">GitHub - Mintbase/mb-contracts</a></p><p>We also open sourced Minsta, a modular NFT photo engagement solution for events.</p><p><a href="https://github.com/Mintbase/minsta">GitHub - Mintbase/minsta: Main Minsta Repo for new instances of Minsta</a></p><h4>Mintbase Wallet</h4><p>One of the biggest onboarding hurdles in web3 is the complexity of storing seedphrases and the need to own cryptocurrencies. The Mintbase Wallet which has been tested at several events, will be publicly released shortly.</p><p>The Wallet offers secure key management, frictionless transactions, and optional recovery features. More insights can be found in the recording below.</p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?type=text%2Fhtml&amp;key=a19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07&amp;schema=twitter&amp;url=https%3A//twitter.com/mintbase/status/1704431473791496640%3Fs%3D20&amp;image=https%3A//i.embed.ly/1/image%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fabs.twimg.com%252Ferrors%252Flogo46x38.png%26key%3Da19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://medium.com/media/644073da5bb8a268a6728c0b4e1c493e/href">https://medium.com/media/644073da5bb8a268a6728c0b4e1c493e/href</a></iframe><h4>Events</h4><p>This month we had several events with one startup challenge still ongoing until the 11th of October. Dive into the Mintbase SDK and earn a $1000 prize. Click <a href="https://gleam.io/em61W/mintbase-dev-challenge">here</a> to find out more.</p><p><strong>Encode x NEAR Horizon Hackathon</strong></p><p>Our Head of Innovation <a href="https://medium.com/u/b28335ca3e50">Luís Freitas</a> gave a workshop on Meta Transactions, AI and the Mintbase Wallet. If you missed his presentation, watch it here:</p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FtbPA2N2Lraw%3Ffeature%3Doembed&amp;display_name=YouTube&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DtbPA2N2Lraw&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FtbPA2N2Lraw%2Fhqdefault.jpg&amp;key=a19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=youtube" width="854" height="480" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://medium.com/media/c443b85b82b8e7c5904b0e248b7891e6/href">https://medium.com/media/c443b85b82b8e7c5904b0e248b7891e6/href</a></iframe><p><strong>Event solutions: Minsta</strong></p><p>We inofficially released our Mintbase Wallet during the Rakhi festival in India and it was a great success. Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival celebrating the unbreakable and special bonds between siblings by taking photos of gifted bracelets. Users were able to easily create a wallet and then mint photo memories on the Rakhi Minsta app. Over 49 new NEAR wallets were created and over 441 NFTs minted. The users were mostly non-crypto natives and were able to easily mint NFTs without owning any cryptocurrencies.</p><p>Check the moments here:</p><p><a href="https://rakhi.mintbase.xyz/">#RakhisNear</a></p><p>The NEAR APAC Minsta was another great activation, moments can be seen here:</p><p><a href="https://nearapac.mintbase.xyz/">Mint Moments on NEAR APAC</a></p><p>Accelerate engagement at your next event and build your own Minsta here:</p><p><a href="https://github.com/Mintbase/minsta">GitHub - Mintbase/minsta: Main Minsta Repo for new instances of Minsta</a></p><h4>Decreased Storage Fee</h4><h3>Mintbase 🌿 on Twitter: &quot;Bear markets are great for building. We optimized our storage costs from 6.5 to only 3.5 NEAR. Note: This is not a Mintbase fee. pic.twitter.com/twtpsFWczu / Twitter&quot;</h3><p>Bear markets are great for building. We optimized our storage costs from 6.5 to only 3.5 NEAR. Note: This is not a Mintbase fee. pic.twitter.com/twtpsFWczu</p><h3>Have Dev Questions?</h3><p>Ask in our <a href="https://t.me/mintdev">dev telegram channel</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.mintbase.xyz/"><strong>Website</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://linktr.ee/mintbase"><strong>Linktree</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/mintbase"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://t.me/mintbase"><strong>Telegram</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://t.me/mintdev"><strong>Dev Telegram</strong></a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=dfffd7e582ca" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://medium.com/mintbase/whats-new-on-mintbase-september-2023-dfffd7e582ca">What’s new on Mintbase: September 2023</a> was originally published in <a href="https://medium.com/mintbase">Mintbase</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What’s new on Mintbase: August 2023]]></title>
            <link>https://medium.com/mintbase/whats-new-on-mintbase-august-2023-6268cd025741?source=rss----dd628fb3a722---4</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Infante]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 11:10:31 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2023-09-14T13:36:59.533Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*Kjk0vRH8teWuP9wqpzxKew.png" /></figure><p><strong><em>TL;DR</em></strong></p><ul><li>PWX product launch</li><li>Mintbase Wallet</li><li>Rakhi 2023</li><li>Mintbase Retreat</li></ul><h4>PWX Product Launch</h4><p>Whisky Meets Blockchain: Empowering Independent Distilleries</p><p>A Mintbase Grants Program grantee used Mintbase technology to revolutionize the whiskey industry using blockchain and NFTs. This collaboration aims to bring transparency and ownership certification to consumers, transforming how we engage with whiskey and distilleries. Watch the recording of their product launch:</p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2Fe0OeYwa_vEA&amp;display_name=YouTube&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3De0OeYwa_vEA&amp;image=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2Fe0OeYwa_vEA%2Fhqdefault.jpg&amp;key=a19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=youtube" width="854" height="480" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://medium.com/media/5f87f1bf2da3a2843abbb149d666e741/href">https://medium.com/media/5f87f1bf2da3a2843abbb149d666e741/href</a></iframe><h3>Mintbase Wallet</h3><p>Simplifying NEAR Onboarding</p><p>Mintbase has unveiled V1 of the Mintbase Wallet, aiming to streamline NEAR onboarding for partners and collaborators. In a blockchain industry marked by regulatory challenges, security concerns, and ecosystem fragmentation, Mintbase addresses these hurdles to revolutionize NEAR onboarding.</p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FQr_tVH6Upn8%3Ffeature%3Doembed&amp;display_name=YouTube&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DQr_tVH6Upn8&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FQr_tVH6Upn8%2Fhqdefault.jpg&amp;key=a19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=youtube" width="854" height="480" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://medium.com/media/ce0b54de48c0431721e204221ef8d9d9/href">https://medium.com/media/ce0b54de48c0431721e204221ef8d9d9/href</a></iframe><p>Offering secure key management, frictionless transactions, and optional recovery features. Even without prior cryptocurrency ownership, users can access NEAR network transactions, breaking down language barriers and fostering accessibility. This approach paves the way for web2 businesses to seamlessly transition to blockchain solutions, eliminating the need for extensive user education.</p><h3>Rakhi</h3><p>Rakhi India 2023: Bridging Tradition and Technology</p><p>Minsta allowed users to capture and relive the Raksha Bandhan celebration by snapping photos and instantly uploading them to the blockchain using the Mintbase Wallet.</p><h3>NEAR Protocol on Twitter: &quot;Celebrate the Indian festival of #RakshaBandhan 🇮🇳 and experience the fastest #Web3 onboarding using the new @mintbase wallet 🌟Transform pictures of your rakhi or memorable moments 📸 into unique #NFTs for a chance to win amazing prizes! 🎁 #RakhisNEARhttps://t.co/RkRcqbkpdP https://t.co/7rTGvPYOjQ / Twitter&quot;</h3><p>Celebrate the Indian festival of #RakshaBandhan 🇮🇳 and experience the fastest #Web3 onboarding using the new @mintbase wallet 🌟Transform pictures of your rakhi or memorable moments 📸 into unique #NFTs for a chance to win amazing prizes! 🎁 #RakhisNEARhttps://t.co/RkRcqbkpdP https://t.co/7rTGvPYOjQ</p><p>During the event, Rakhi Minsta witnessed a surge in participation, with 49 new NEAR accounts created and an impressive 441 NFT mints. The success was attributed to the Mintbase Wallet’s seamless onboarding and secure key management, simplifying the process for users to engage in the festival campaign.</p><h3>Mintbase Retreat</h3><p>Last week, the Mintbase team took a well-deserved break to recharge and connect in the physical world. <br>As we look ahead to the years, we are excited and ready to continue our journey, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the world of blockchain technology and NFTs.</p><h3>Mintbase 🌿 on Twitter: &quot;Last week, the Mintbase team took some time to touch some sand IRL and recharge. Such a dedicated, hardworking crew forging uncharted paths every day. 2024-2070, we&#39;re geared up and ready. pic.twitter.com/ySLxCZ9Qmk / Twitter&quot;</h3><p>Last week, the Mintbase team took some time to touch some sand IRL and recharge. Such a dedicated, hardworking crew forging uncharted paths every day. 2024-2070, we&#39;re geared up and ready. pic.twitter.com/ySLxCZ9Qmk</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=6268cd025741" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://medium.com/mintbase/whats-new-on-mintbase-august-2023-6268cd025741">What’s new on Mintbase: August 2023</a> was originally published in <a href="https://medium.com/mintbase">Mintbase</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Celebrate, Connect, and Capture Moments with Mintbase Technology]]></title>
            <link>https://medium.com/mintbase/celebrate-connect-and-capture-moments-with-mintbase-technology-d11cf97f9741?source=rss----dd628fb3a722---4</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Infante]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:36:25 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2023-09-05T17:08:43.406Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In today’s fast-paced digital world, <strong>Minsta</strong> stands as a revolutionary app, powered by Mintbase Technology, transcending boundaries to bring people together through a versatile platform that can be tailored for any event. In this article, we’ll explore the core purpose of Minsta, its groundbreaking use case during Rakhi India 2023, and how it effortlessly integrates with the <a href="https://wallet.mintbase.xyz/">Mintbase Wallet</a>.</p><h4>The Purpose of Minsta:</h4><p><em>Embracing Moments, Connecting Hearts</em></p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*gWFdlLrheD-A7kT5Z7rl5g.png" /></figure><p>Minsta is more than just a mobile app; it’s a digital bridge that connects people in meaningful and memorable ways. It empowers users to capture and share precious moments, fostering a sense of togetherness, especially during cultural festivals like Rakhi India. Minsta’s intuitive interface and unique features facilitate genuine connections, preserving the essence of cherished traditions in the digital era.</p><h4>The Grand Use Case:</h4><p><em>Rakhi India 2023: A Blend of Tradition and Technology</em></p><p>To commemorate Raksha Bandhan, the cherished Indian festival where sisters tie Rakhi amulets on their brothers’ wrists, Minsta enables users to capture the moment by snapping a photo and instantly uploading it to the blockchain through the Mintbase Wallet.</p><p>The metadata is securely stored on Arweave, and a unique NFT is minted on the NEAR blockchain, making it easier than ever for non-blockchain users to engage with Web3 technology. The Rakhi India 2023 campaign was not just about sharing memories, participants can win prizes for sharing their NFTs on social media with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RakhisNEAR?src=hashtag_click">#RakhisNEAR</a>:</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*mCIrVx5L30N8YcomAVgLeA.png" /></figure><ul><li>$250 -Top 10 participants on the campaign leaderboard will be rewarded with $25 in NEAR.</li><li>$150 -5 lucky winners will be rewarded with $30 in NEAR.</li><li>$150 -Best 3 NFTs are rewarded $75, $50, and $25 respectively in NEAR.</li></ul><h4>Quantifying Success &amp; Simplifying User Onboarding:</h4><p><a href="https://wallet.mintbase.xyz/"><em>Mintbase Wallet</em></a><em>: A Seamless Path to Connection</em></p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FQr_tVH6Upn8%3Ffeature%3Doembed&amp;display_name=YouTube&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DQr_tVH6Upn8&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FQr_tVH6Upn8%2Fhqdefault.jpg&amp;key=a19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=youtube" width="854" height="480" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://medium.com/media/165cf78b994a87245e92b4b855b9ff15/href">https://medium.com/media/165cf78b994a87245e92b4b855b9ff15/href</a></iframe><p>In just six days, <a href="https://rakhi.mintbase.xyz">Rakhi Minsta</a> achieved remarkable success with <strong>49 new NEAR accounts</strong> created and a remarkable <a href="https://www.mintbase.xyz/contract/rakhi.mintbase1.near/nfts/all/0"><strong>441 mints</strong></a>. These numbers underscore the rapid adoption of Minsta and the pivotal role of the Mintbase Wallet, an integral part of the user experience. Streamlines onboarding, ensuring secure key management and seamless transactions. This integration simplified the process, making it effortless for users to participate in the festival campaign.</p><h4>What’s Next for Mintbase Wallet:</h4><p>Looking ahead, Mintbase Wallet is gearing up for some exciting updates:<br>Soon, users can effortlessly <strong>transfer funds</strong>, benefit from <strong>cloud backup</strong> for added security,<strong> import/export accounts</strong> for convenience, and even <strong>purchase and use credits</strong> within the app. These enhancements promise to make your Minsta and Mintbase Wallet experience even more seamless and user-friendly. Stay tuned for what’s coming next!</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=d11cf97f9741" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://medium.com/mintbase/celebrate-connect-and-capture-moments-with-mintbase-technology-d11cf97f9741">Celebrate, Connect, and Capture Moments with Mintbase Technology</a> was originally published in <a href="https://medium.com/mintbase">Mintbase</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Simplifying Crypto Onboarding]]></title>
            <link>https://medium.com/mintbase/simplifying-crypto-onboarding-2ffff2e51d96?source=rss----dd628fb3a722---4</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Infante]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 09:41:48 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2023-08-16T09:41:48.423Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At Mintbase, we’ve been rolling up our sleeves and diving into a common issue to make NEAR onboarding a breeze whenever we welcome new partners and collaborators into our ecosystem. While Blockchain continues to be a buzzword in the media public rollouts lag behind highlighting the need for an easy and safe way to handle digital assets. Frustratingly, prevailing crypto onboarding remains ensnared in regulation, security apprehensions, and ecosystem fragmentation.</p><p>In this article, we delve into these pressing challenges, sharing our journey to champion a superior onboarding solution for NEAR. The spotlight shines on FastAuth Wallet, a transformative advancement poised to redefine the NEAR onboarding landscape.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*0uYKXgfW_nmReHyjw08hkw.gif" /></figure><p>The path to establishing a NEAR account and navigating cryptographic keys can prove overwhelming for newcomers preventing them from fully immersing themselves in the world of NEAR and its possibilities. With Mintbase Wallet we want to simplify user onboarding with general benefits like secure key management, simple transactions, and optional recovery.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*zZ12XaRGJ52D3LlYUInLMA.png" /></figure><h3>No crypto, no problem!</h3><p>Diving into the NEAR crypto world is like being dropped into a new continent, and the crypto jargon can be a bit like a foreign language. At Mintbase, we have committed ourselves to breaking down these barriers and paving the way for widespread adoption. Our exploration delves into enabling users to kickstart transactions on the NEAR network, even without the need for upfront cryptocurrency ownership (NFTs before $NEAR).</p><p>We envision a future where web2 businesses seamlessly transition to blockchain solutions. No need for extensive user education around onboarding — just an effortless and seamless process. We believe this approach will entice numerous businesses to jump into NEAR, amplifying its reach and potential. As the crypto space continues to evolve, Mintbase remains at the forefront for innovation, driving towards a NEAR future that is accessible, user-friendly, and ripe with possibilities.</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=2ffff2e51d96" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://medium.com/mintbase/simplifying-crypto-onboarding-2ffff2e51d96">Simplifying Crypto Onboarding</a> was originally published in <a href="https://medium.com/mintbase">Mintbase</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What’s new on Mintbase: July 2023]]></title>
            <link>https://medium.com/mintbase/whats-new-on-mintbase-july-2023-8683f8e270b9?source=rss----dd628fb3a722---4</link>
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            <category><![CDATA[nft]]></category>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carolin_Berlin]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 14:32:24 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2023-07-31T14:32:24.662Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*lLxB2IKsXt0F9xvBDfmS9w.png" /></figure><p><strong><em>TL;DR</em></strong></p><ul><li>NFTs on ChatGPT</li><li>Grants Program Wrap</li><li>Tech Updates</li></ul><h4>NFTs on ChatGPT</h4><p>July was all about shipping ChatGPT NFT integrations. The team went to Paris to showcase how account abstraction on NEAR can supercharge minting NFTs via AI. Watch <a href="https://medium.com/u/a261da883831">Nate Geier</a>’s talk here:</p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FAlpUE0-IQMk%3Ffeature%3Doembed&amp;display_name=YouTube&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DAlpUE0-IQMk&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FAlpUE0-IQMk%2Fhqdefault.jpg&amp;key=a19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=youtube" width="854" height="480" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://medium.com/media/f114c1ba55f43d961eb3e9234c8216e6/href">https://medium.com/media/f114c1ba55f43d961eb3e9234c8216e6/href</a></iframe><p>In Paris, <a href="https://medium.com/u/b28335ca3e50">Luís Freitas</a> won the Augment hackathon for incorporating GPT’s capabilities on the Bos! <a href="https://medium.com/u/fad09a381b52">Illia Polosukhin</a> tweeted a nice shout out:</p><h3>Illia (root.near) (🇺🇦, ⋈) on Twitter: &quot;Last week, we sponsored @augmenthack in Paris. We challenged builders to create an AI-powered integration with the @NEARProtocol Blockchain Operating System so users can interact with the blockchain via a human interface.Congrats to @microchipgnu for the winning hack! https://t.co/7cWmTWgJAw / Twitter&quot;</h3><p>Last week, we sponsored @augmenthack in Paris. We challenged builders to create an AI-powered integration with the @NEARProtocol Blockchain Operating System so users can interact with the blockchain via a human interface.Congrats to @microchipgnu for the winning hack! https://t.co/7cWmTWgJAw</p><p>Towards the end of the month, two Mintbase plugins got approved on <a href="https://medium.com/u/a95dbfcafbba">Chat GPT-6 (OpenAI)</a>. This allows users to search and mint NFTs without owning a NEAR wallet. The plugin is live on testnet: <a href="https://chat.openai.com/share/88760137-9007-4251-be11-01a6c3aad688">https://chat.openai.com/share/88760137-9007-4251-be11-01a6c3aad688</a></p><h3>Mintbase 🌿 on Twitter: &quot;Two plugins approved + shipped 🫡 @OpenAI 👀 MintbaseSeach (Ask @NEARProtocol NFT things)🔀 MintbaseAction (Transactions from conversations) https://t.co/ZAscUnwQ1o / Twitter&quot;</h3><p>Two plugins approved + shipped 🫡 @OpenAI 👀 MintbaseSeach (Ask @NEARProtocol NFT things)🔀 MintbaseAction (Transactions from conversations) https://t.co/ZAscUnwQ1o</p><p>This also leaked 💧</p><h3>Mintbase 🌿 on Twitter: &quot;Leaking the leaky leaks... 👀 pic.twitter.com/E6kxU6QcI1 / Twitter&quot;</h3><p>Leaking the leaky leaks... 👀 pic.twitter.com/E6kxU6QcI1</p><h4>Grants Program Wrap</h4><p>Mintbase Grants Program S1 concluded with our Demo Day. Check what projects have been building here:</p><p><a href="https://blog.mintbase.xyz/wrapping-up-mintbases-demo-day-f13fd192c8fc">Wrapping-Up Mintbase’s Demo Day</a></p><h4>Tech Updates</h4><p>Our email notifications are now back up and running. To receive emails on sales, add your email under user settings and customize what info you want to receive.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*QidhwpycSjcBkiOp1cRwRw.png" /></figure><p>We optimized our Search tool so that stores, users and NFTs can be easily found.</p><h3>Mintbase 🌿 on Twitter: &quot;We&#39;ve optimized our search tool!It&#39;s lightning fast and you can search for anything on @NEARProtocol.Give it a try at https://t.co/cAzirj65EK and let us know what you think! pic.twitter.com/5Shxii9EYa / Twitter&quot;</h3><p>We&#39;ve optimized our search tool!It&#39;s lightning fast and you can search for anything on @NEARProtocol.Give it a try at https://t.co/cAzirj65EK and let us know what you think! pic.twitter.com/5Shxii9EYa</p><h3>Have Dev Questions?</h3><p>Ask in our <a href="https://t.me/mintdev">dev telegram channel</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.mintbase.xyz/"><strong>Website</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://linktr.ee/mintbase"><strong>Linktree</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/mintbase"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://t.me/mintbase"><strong>Telegram</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://t.me/mintdev"><strong>Dev Telegram</strong></a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=8683f8e270b9" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://medium.com/mintbase/whats-new-on-mintbase-july-2023-8683f8e270b9">What’s new on Mintbase: July 2023</a> was originally published in <a href="https://medium.com/mintbase">Mintbase</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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