Base Mini Apps Guide
Originally published on Paragraph.
Mini App Resources
Mini apps are coming to the new Coinbase Wallet – here are all the resources you need to build and grow your mini app on Base:
Get Started With Mini Apps
- Farcaster mini app SDK: miniapps.farcaster.xyz
- Base mini app docs: docs.base.org/wallet-app/mini-apps
- OnchainKit MiniKit docs: docs.base.org/builderkits/minikit/overview
- MiniKit quickstart guide: docs.base.org/builderkits/minikit/quickstart
- MiniKit debugging guide: docs.base.org/builderkits/minikit/debugging
- Mini app Next.js template: github.com/builders-garden/base-minikit-starter
The New Coinbase Wallet
- The future of Coinbase Wallet: x.com/CoinbaseWallet/status/1886822569334181966
- The new Coinbase Wallet preview: x.com/CryptoSapiens_/status/1920824232805896639
- Make sure your mini app works in the new Coinbase Wallet: x.com/sohey_eth/status/1917955076410184115
Mini App Best Practices
- Thinking social guide by Sohey: docs.base.org/builderkits/minikit/thinking-social
- How to build viral mini apps guide by Limone: paragraph.com/@builders-garden/viral-farcaster-mini-apps
- User retention for mini apps by Thomas: paragraph.com/@product/mini-app-user-retention
Mini App Workshops
- What are mini apps and why build them with Linda: x.com/ljxie/status/1909271751315410991
- Homebase workshop: x.com/i/broadcasts/1ZkKzYvzkVNxv
- Building social with MiniKit: x.com/i/broadcasts/1yoJMoDMmXzKQ
- Coinbase Wallet mini app builder workshop: x.com/i/broadcasts/1BRJjmALvYjGw
- Intro to Farcaster and mini apps: x.com/i/broadcasts/1DXxyqoeXXYxM
- Building mini apps with Neynar: x.com/i/broadcasts/1ZkKzYnRALRxv
Mini App Examples
- 20 mini apps you must check out: x.com/BanklessHQ/status/1909956167511769549
- 10 mini apps that use stablecoins: x.com/farcaster_xyz/status/1914432012930441696
- 5 mini apps that use USDC: x.com/ljxie/status/1914442221593747542
- Seed Club mini app spotlight: x.com/i/broadcasts/1RDxlzYRmMDGL
Mini App Case Studies
- Bracket traction: x.com/tldr_x/status/1882832796189884731
- Farcade traction: x.com/0xChuckstock/status/1893723386158719133
- Farville traction: x.com/limone_eth/status/1914389331147653294
- Unique mini apps with active users: x.com/dwr/status/1916512208843952139
Mini App Ideas
- Mini app ideas to build: docs.google.com/document/d/1yW_MgL3Lv-KmKtvqiPH50oob8CIpvPdgQ7c3PA8bOak
- 50 mini app ideas: x.com/dwr/status/1908307344456581274
Leverage AI to Build Mini Apps
- Base Builder MCP: github.com/base/base-builder-mcp
- Developer’s guide to effective AI prompting: https://docs.base.org/builderkits/onchainkit/guides/ai-prompting-guide
Build a Mini App Today
Build a mini app on Base today and get distribution through Coinbase Wallet users (soon) and the Farcaster social graph.