Onchain Summer is an initiative by Coinbase to promote onchain applications, art, and culture on the Base blockchain. It first launched in August 2023 as a month-long celebration of decentralized apps (dApps), gaming, digital art, and community engagement on Base, Coinbase’s Layer 2 blockchain built on Ethereum.

Art & NFTs 🎨: Showcasing digital artists and NFT collections launched on Base.
DeFi & dApps 📈: Highlighting new decentralized finance applications and tools.
Gaming & Interactive Experiences 🎮: Onchain games and immersive experiences.
Community Engagement 🤝: Events, hackathons, and educational content to onboard users and developers.
Aims to drive mass adoption of onchain experiences.
Encourages builders and creators to experiment with Base.
Coinbase provides grants, partnerships, and promotions for projects.
It’s like a festival for onchain innovation, bringing together developers, artists, and Web3 enthusiasts to explore the potential of blockchain beyond just trading crypto.