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# Real-World Use Cases for Base MCP  ## Introduction Base MCP lets AI applications like Claude and Cursor interact with the Base Network and Coinbase API. Here are practical ways to use Base MCP for real applications. **We provide grants to the most innovative use cases!** See the [Grants Program](#grants-program) section below. ## Table of Contents - [Developer Use Cases](#developer-use-cases) - [Smart Contract Development](#smart-contract-development) - [Everyday Applications](#everyday-applications) - [DeFi Tools](#defi-tools) - [End-User Use Cases](#end-user-use-cases) - [Personal Finance](#personal-finance) - [Family & Friends](#family--friends) - [Shopping & Payments](#shopping--payments) - [Community Projects](#community-projects) - [Business Use Cases](#business-use-cases) - [Small Business Tools](#small-business-tools) - [Grants Program](#grants-program) ## Developer Use Cases ### Smart Contract Development - **Simple Contract Deployment**: Create and deploy basic smart contracts by describing what you want in plain English. Base MCP handles the code generation and deployment. - **Contract Function Caller**: Build a tool that lets you call any contract function on Base by just providing the address, function name, and parameters. - **Token Creator**: Deploy your own ERC20 token on Base with custom name, symbol, and supply in minutes without writing code. - **NFT Collection Launcher**: Create and deploy an NFT collection on Base by providing just the name, symbol, and metadata URI. ### Everyday Applications - **P2P Payment Mini App**: Build a P2P payment app with Base MCP to make USDC transfer easy between friends across the globe. Try building it with [MiniKit](https://www.base.org/builders/minikit). - **Group Expense Splitter**: Create an app that helps friends split bills and expenses using USDC on Base, with automatic settlement. - **Subscription Manager**: Build a simple app to manage recurring payments for services using Base's low transaction fees. - **Allowance Tracker**: Create a tool for parents to send weekly allowances to their kids' wallets on Base with spending controls. - **Donation Button**: Add a simple "Donate" button to any website that accepts USDC on Base with minimal integration work. ### DeFi Tools - **Morpho Vault Viewer**: Build a simple dashboard to check available Morpho vaults on Base and see current yields. - **DeFi Position Manager**: Create a tool to deposit into and withdraw from Morpho vaults on Base with a simple interface. - **Yield Comparison Tool**: Build an app that compares yields across different Base DeFi protocols to find the best returns. - **Auto-Compound Helper**: Create a tool that automatically reinvests yield from Base DeFi protocols to maximize returns. - **Simple Lending Dashboard**: Build a dashboard to track your lending positions on Base with alerts for important events. ## End-User Use Cases ### Personal Finance - **Crypto Earning App**: Build a simple budgeting app that earns yield on USDC/Tokens on Base. You can use [OnchainKit's Earn component](https://onchainkit.xyz/)]. - **Savings Goals Tracker**: Create an app that helps users set savings goals and automatically moves funds to reach them. - **Bill Payment Reminder**: Build a tool that reminds users of upcoming bills and helps them pay with USDC on Base. - **Spare Change Saver**: Create an app that rounds up everyday purchases and saves the "spare change" in a Base DeFi vault. - **Emergency Fund Builder**: Build a tool that helps users create and maintain an emergency fund in stablecoins on Base. ### Family & Friends - **Family Wallet**: Create a shared wallet for families on Base with customizable permissions for different members. - **Gift Card Sender**: Build an app to send USDC gift cards to friends and family on special occasions. - **Chore Reward System**: Create a system for parents to reward kids for completing chores with small USDC payments on Base. - **Group Trip Planner**: Build a tool for friends to pool funds for trips and automatically split expenses on Base. - **Savings Challenge**: Create an app for friends to compete in savings challenges with automatic tracking on Base. ### Shopping & Payments - **Quick Checkout Button**: Add a "Pay with Base" button to online stores for fast USDC payments. - **Digital Product Store**: Build a simple marketplace for digital products with instant delivery after Base payment. - **Tipping Tool**: Create a simple way for content creators to receive tips in USDC on Base. - **Subscription Bundle**: Build a tool that lets users subscribe to multiple services with one Base payment. - **Local Business Finder**: Create an app that helps users find and support local businesses that accept Base payments. ### Community Projects - **Community Fund Pool**: Build a simple tool for neighborhoods to pool funds for local improvements on Base. - **Transparent Charity**: Create a donation platform where all funds and distributions are tracked on Base for full transparency. - **Crowdfunding Lite**: Build a basic crowdfunding platform with automatic fund release when goals are met on Base. - **Volunteer Rewards**: Create a system to recognize and reward community volunteers with tokens on Base. - **Local Event Tickets**: Build a simple ticketing system for community events using NFTs on Base. ## Business Use Cases ### Small Business Tools - **Invoice Payment System**: Create a simple system for businesses to send invoices and receive payments in USDC on Base. - **Employee Bonus Distribution**: Build a tool for distributing bonuses to employees using Base's low-fee transactions. - **Vendor Payment Automation**: Create a system to automate payments to vendors when delivery is confirmed on Base. - **Customer Loyalty Program**: Build a simple loyalty program for small businesses using tokens on Base. - **Digital Gift Cards**: Create a system for businesses to sell and redeem digital gift cards on Base. ## Grants Program Base supports innovative projects built using Base MCP. Our grants program provides funding, technical support, and marketing assistance to selected projects. ### Grant Categories - **Developer Tools**: Projects that make it easier to build on Base - **End-User Apps**: Applications that bring new users to Base - **Business Solutions**: Projects solving real business needs on Base - **Educational Tools**: Projects that help people learn about Base ### Application Process To apply for a grant, please tag @buildonbase when you share your project on X or Warpcast. Your demo ideally includes: 1. Project description and use case 2. Technical approach (How you leveraged Base MCP) 3. Product roadmap + GTM approach ### Selection Criteria Proposals will be evaluated based on: - Innovation and creativity - Technical feasibility - Potential impact - Team capability - Alignment with Base's mission Selected projects will be announced on our social media channels.