Y Combinator, in collaboration with Base and Coinbase Ventures, launched the “Fintech 3.0 Startup Call” program, calling on founders to build on-chain financial systems with three key directions: stablecoins, Tokenize & trading, and applications with AI agents.
The program aims to promote on-chain financial solutions, support the development of new products and business models in the crypto ecosystem, aiming for stability, liquidation and automation with AI.
- Y Combinator partners with Base and Coinbase Ventures to launch “Fintech 3.0 Startup Call”.
- Three focus areas: stablecoins; Tokenize & trading; AI applications and agents.
- The program opens opportunities for founders to develop on-chain financial systems.
Program Overview
Y Combinator, together with Base and Coinbase Ventures, launched the “Fintech 3.0 Startup Call” to attract projects building on-chain financial infrastructure and products.
The program aims to foster innovation in solutions related to on-chain currency stability, trading mechanisms and AI automation applications, enabling founders to experiment with new models.
Three key areas
Stablecoin
Stablecoins are one of three focuses the program is aiming to develop on-chain liquidation and price stability solutions.
Stablecoin development focuses on increasing reliability, transparency, and payment integration, making on-chain financial infrastructure more stable for users and businesses.
Tokenize and trading
Tokenize of assets and trading mechanism is the second area that is encouraged, including Tokenize of traditional assets and improving on-chain trading experience.
Solutions in this area aim to increase liquidation, reduce transaction costs and expand the ability to convert assets into Token, supporting the development of the DeFi market.
AI Applications and Agents
on-chain applications and AI agents are the third focus, encouraging the integration of artificial intelligence to automate financial decisions and services.
AI agents can assist with risk management, transaction optimization, and personalized user experiences, while combining with on-chain tools to improve operational efficiency.
Opportunities for founders
The program is open to founders looking to build products and business models in the on-chain financial space, from infrastructure to user applications.
This is an opportunity to access resources, partners and ecosystems to test ideas, refine products and expand markets in the crypto space.
Who is this program for?
For founders and startup teams developing on-chain financial solutions, including stablecoins, Tokenize, trading platforms, and AI-integrated applications.
What are the priority areas?
Prioritizing three areas: stablecoins; Tokenize & trading; and applications with AI agents, to increase stability, liquidation and automation.
What are the benefits of the program?
Help founders access resources, product development direction, and ecosystem collaboration opportunities to bring on-chain financial solutions to market.
What should I keep in mind when participating?
Founders should focus on technical feasibility, regulatory compliance, and the ability to create sustainable value for users in the crypto ecosystem.
