{"id":14372,"date":"2026-04-23T17:24:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T17:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ai\/14372\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T17:24:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T17:24:18","slug":"microsoft-backed-ai-builder-bets-on-coinbases-layer-2-blockchain-for-on-chain-scale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ai\/14372\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft\u2011Backed AI Builder Bets On Coinbase\u2019s Layer\u20112 Blockchain For \u2018On-Chain Scale\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft announced that its venture arm, M12, is backing the public rollout of Dreamspace, an AI-powered app builder running on Coinbase\u2019s Base Layer-2 blockchain.\n<\/p>\n<p>The platform is built on Microsoft Azure AI tools and integrates with Space and Time to provide a verifiable, zero-knowledge-powered data layer.Microsoft previously led a $20 million investment in Space and Time, reinforcing its long-term focus on combining AI with blockchain infrastructure.Coinbase\u2019s Base network serves as the deployment and monetization layer for Dreamspace applications.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft (MSFT) announced on Thursday that its venture arm, M12, is backing the public rollout of Dreamscape, an AI-powered app builder that will run on Coinbase\u2019s (COIN) Base Layer-2 blockchain.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re building Base as an open stack for the global economy that empowers anyone to build and create on-chain,\u201d\u00a0<a class=\"st-link-external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/chainwire.org\/2025\/08\/14\/dreamspace-launches-ai-app-builder-to-empower-creators-in-the-ai-economy\/\">said<\/a> Luca Curran, Head of AI, Base Ecosystem. Dreamspace is built using Microsoft\u2019s Azure AI tools, including Azure OpenAI, and integrates with Space and Time, which provides a verifiable data layer using zero-knowledge proofs.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft previously\u00a0<a class=\"st-link-external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theblock.co\/post\/313234\/microsoft-backed-ai-blockchain-startup-space-and-time-raises-another-20-million\">led<\/a> a $20 million investment in Space and Time in 2022.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/stocktwits.com\/symbol\/MSFT\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MSFT\u2019s stock<\/a> fell over 3.5% in midday trade. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the tech giant fell to \u2018neutral\u2019 from \u2018bullish\u2019 over the past day, while chatter remained at \u2018normal\u2019 levels.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/stocktwits.com\/symbol\/COIN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">COIN\u2019s stock<\/a> fell 2.5% in midday trade amid broader weakness in the market. Retail sentiment around the cryptocurrency exchange on Stocktwits trended in \u2018extremely bullish\u2019 territory over the past day, accompanied by chatter at \u2018high\u2019 levels.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Coinbase\u2019s Base Network Positioned for Creator Economy<\/p>\n<p>Nate Holiday, the CEO of MakeInfinite Labs, the original developers behind Space and Time, said that the integration with Base is meant to create \u201con-chain scale.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Coinbase\u2019s Base network serves as the deployment and monetization layer for Dreamspace applications. M12 said the Layer-2 blockchain offers low transaction fees and fast settlement, enabling users to launch apps and generate revenue through token-based models, including tips, subscriptions, or gated access.<\/p>\n<p>The move aligns with Coinbase\u2019s broader strategy to expand Base into a platform for on-chain applications beyond trading, targeting developers, creators, and businesses.<\/p>\n<p>AI Developer Platforms Race Heats Up<\/p>\n<p>Dreamspace enters a growing field of AI-driven development platforms. Coinbase has also supported tools like AgentKit, which gives AI agents wallets and on-chain capabilities. Meanwhile, general-purpose AI platforms such as Amazon (AMZN)-backed Anthropic\u2019s Claude and decentralized alternatives like Venice AI are increasingly capable of generating software.<\/p>\n<p>Crypto wallets, including Trust Wallet, are also beginning to introduce agentic features, reflecting a broader shift toward automation in digital asset ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the competition, Dreamspace has already gained early traction. Since\u00a0<a class=\"st-link-external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theblock.co\/post\/366219\/onchain-development-platform-launching-on-base-taps-microsoft-ai-tools-like-openai-to-enable-anyone-to-deploy-an-app\">launching<\/a> in beta last year, users have\u00a0<a class=\"st-link-external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/decrypt.co\/342137\/indonesian-university-rolls-out-on-chain-records-at-no-cost-to-students\">built<\/a> more than 34,000 applications on the platform, including projects from student developers in emerging markets, such as Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>Read also:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/stocktwits.com\/news-articles\/markets\/cryptocurrency\/spacex-ipo-valuation-has-a-500-billion-gap-wall-street-vs-blockchain\/cZBQGDVReRo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SpaceX IPO Valuation: The $500B Gap Between Wall Street And Blockchain Nobody Is Talking About<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"STButton_lg__XBy4m text-lg px-6 gap-2 STButton_button__ObG_J h-[--size] inline-flex flex-row items-center justify-center border rounded-full font-semibold whitespace-nowrap STButton_black-secondary__xIxs1 bg-white text-black border-secondary-button-border dark|bg-transparent dark|text-white hover|!bg-light-grey-6 dark|hover|!bg-dark-grey-5 p-2\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" type=\"button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqKQgKIiNDQklTRkFnTWFoQUtEbk4wYjJOcmRIZHBkSE11WTI5dEtBQVAB\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Follow on Google News\" src=\"https:\/\/chunks-prd.stocktwits-cdn.com\/_next\/static\/media\/google-news-icon.d9c2bfd1.svg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Subscribe to Chart Art<\/p>\n<p>The best trade ideas and analysis from the Stocktwits community. 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