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Based Research puts Hyperliquid trading data in one place: 7-day average funding rates, long carry P&L, funding rate arbitrage, and open interest changes.

One year after the first Based points program, $BASED moves from broad distribution toward sustainability, utility and long-term value for holders.

$BASED is the native token of the Based platform: a fixed 1 billion supply, a community-first distribution, and the benefits it unlocks for holders.

Decentralized vs centralized exchanges on custody, speed, fees, KYC and failure risk, what FTX showed, and where each one still comes out ahead.

How to add your Based Visa card to Apple Pay on iPhone and Apple Watch, what you need first, and what to check if the card won't add.

How to compare crypto debit cards in 2026: top-up and FX fees, custody, supported chains, Apple Pay support, rewards and country availability.

Enhanced affiliate program with rebates, multi-tier commissions, and a new partner program for Based users.

Introducing the Based affiliate program, points, and XP system. Get rewarded as the platform grows.

Announcing the HyperApp update: Based evolves from payments into a full crypto super app for trading, spending, and earning.

A refund comes from the merchant, a chargeback goes through your card issuer. When to use each, and how to file a dispute on your Based card.

Apple Pay, Google Pay and virtual cards never give merchants your real card number. How that protects you from skimming, fake terminals and breaches.

How to deposit USDC or SOL from Solana into your Based card, and what happens to each once it arrives.

How to deposit USDC or XSGD from Polygon into your Based card, and how each is stored once it arrives.

How to deposit USDC or ETH from Arbitrum into your Based card, including the easiest route for moving funds out of Hyperliquid.

Announcing BasedApp V2, with multi-currency accounts, Solana deposits and Fireblocks MPC security, and the launch of BasedGold.