Slingshot Web and Mobile apps (iOS & Android) are now live on Base! We continuously strive to provide Slingshot users access to leading edge L2s and are proud to support the launch of Base. Make it rain this onchain summer when you connect to Base from Slingshot and start swapping top tokens.
In addition to launching Base support, we recently released a wave of new features on both our Slingshot Web App and Slingshot Wallet. Keep reading for a step-by-step guide on how to connect and swap on Base from Slingshot, learn more about new app features and opportunities, along with upcoming releases at Slingshot. Before diving in, check out the surprise below for Slingshot Mirror subscribers!
New sNFT series: Slingshot Onchain Summer
In celebration, we’ve launched a brand new sNFT series exclusively for Slingshot subscribers to mint limited edition NFTs on Base! To kick things off, minting is now live for ‘Summer Launch’, the very first NFT in our ‘Slingshot Onchain Summer’ series.
‘Summer Launch’ is available for Slingshot Mirror subscribers to mint on Base for the price of .002 ETH from now until August 24, 2023 at 11:59pm PST. Each series serves as an on-chain celebration of broader Slingshot achievements and a unique way for Slingshot community members to show their support.
First-time sNFT collectors who mint ‘Summer Launch’ will earn the ‘Mirror Fren’ role in Discord. Those who have already earned this role by collecting Frens of Slingshot or Slingshot Guild from our first Slingshot Mirror Collectible series (now available for secondary collecting on OpenSea) will now be awarded the ‘Based’ role in our server. Members who earn the double-rarity ‘Based’ role will gain exclusive access to private channels, conversations, and opportunities at Slingshot.
The Slingshot Guide to Base
Bridging and swapping on Base are both supported by Slingshot web and mobile apps. You can connect to Base from the network menus on both web and mobile, accessible in various locations, such as the main bridge and swap pages. As shown below for web:
How to bridge into Base from web
Step 1 - Select Base from the bridging page.
Step 2 - Select the preferred token and amount that you would like to bridge into Base.
Step 3 - Review your bridge summary and approve the action to bridge assets from one network into Base.
Note: Check that the network you’re bridging from has a balance that can support the requested bridge.
How to swap tokens on Base from web
Step 1 - Connect to base from the network menu.
Step 2 - Select the preferred token pairs and amount that you would like to swap.
Step 3 - Review your swap summary and approve the action to swap tokens on Base.
Note: Check that the assets you currently have on Base can support the requested swap action.
The bridging and swapping flow for Slingshot Wallet is very similar to the above steps for doing so on web.
Bridging into Base from mobile
Select Base for bridging and choose the token and amount you’ll be bridging from one network to Base. Review the bridge summary and confirm the action.
Swapping on Base from mobile
Connect to Base from the network menu and visit the swap page. Select the preferred token pairs and amount you’ll be swapping, review the swap summary and confirm the action.
Slingshot Feature Updates
Hardware wallet support for Slingshot Wallet
In case you missed our announcement yesterday… you can now connect your Ledger Nano X hardware wallet to Slingshot Wallet! See, manage, and swap what’s on your Ledger all from your mobile device. Now you can easily enhance the security of your Slingshot Wallet via Bluetooth. For a full guide on how to use Ledger Hardware Waller with Slingshot Wallet, click here.
Trending tokens, market data, and more…
Our newest wave of Slingshot Wallet features includes trending tokens, candlestick charts, market cap, FDV, volume, and more… All from the comfort of your bed. Follow the market trends firsthand from the Explore page of Slingshot Wallet and never miss a 10x opportunity. In addition to the new features seen on your screen are the market data enhancements that we’ve been heads down working on to give Slingshot users the ultimate real-time defi experience.
Unlock rewards when onboarding to Slingshot Wallet
There are four exclusive card skins available to unlock in Slingshot Wallet for each onboarding item you complete. The rarity level of onboarding card skins increases per completed action, from depositing, to swapping 5 different tokens, to bridging a token, and ultimately to swapping $1000 in volume.
Incentive RUSH for L2s
In partnership with Socket, 400k OP bridging rewards are now live on Slingshot! For the next three to four months, users who bridge into Optimism from Slingshot will get 90% of all bridging fees (gas included) refunded in OP. The amount of OP available for users to claim is determined by the fees paid when bridging (max cap of 20 OP per transaction) and all eligibility is subject to Slingshot T&C. For more information on Socket OP RUSH, visit our bridging page here.
Looking Forward
We had a lot of exciting Slingshot updates to share in this post, and we’ve got even more features and community opportunities coming soon. We encourage you to stay tuned to our verified channels for updates, some of which are just a few days away. As always, we would like to thank the Slingshot community for your support, enthusiasm, and eagerness to participate in new opportunities and offer your experience when testing new features.
Please Note
This message is provided for educational and informational purposes only. By using Slingshot, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. This is not investment advice or a recommendation or solicitation to swap or hold any digital asset or to use a particular investment strategy. Some digital assets and markets may be unregulated, so you may not be protected by government insurance or regulatory protections. Digital assets are unpredictable so there is risk that you lose funds. You may owe taxes on your transactions so you should seek independent tax advice.