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Coinbase launches Base App to redefine the way users interact with crypto daily.
Replacing the old Coinbase Wallet, this rebranded “everything app” streamlines crypto trading, social messaging, payments, and real-time interactions — all in one place.
At Coinbase’s recent “A New Day One” event, the company unveiled the next era of its Base ecosystem. Built on Coinbase’s Layer-2 Ethereum network, the Base App goes beyond wallets. It’s a new kind of user gateway, optimized for speed, accessibility, and on-chain usability.
Users can now explore the Base App’s unique features: a social feed powered by Farcaster, tokenized posts via Zora, and even tipping or earning from engagement. You can see your friends’ trades live and swap tokens directly in the feed. Messaging is encrypted through XMTP, and AI agents help users navigate the on-chain experience.
The Fastest EVM Chain Yet
Flashblocks is a game-changer. It powers the Base network’s transformation into the fastest Ethereum Layer-2 chain. Block times are now just 200 milliseconds, down from two seconds. That means instant trading and near real-time interaction.
This performance leap ensures users never miss a beat, whether they’re making a trade, chatting in-app, or using Base Pay, Coinbase’s new checkout solution. Base Pay allows instant USDC payments and even integrates with Shopify, making crypto feel like any regular payment method.
Although the reward program won’t initially be available in Canada and the EU, it promises cashback rewards for U.S. users, encouraging adoption.
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The app isn’t just about speed. It marks a pivot toward social crypto engagement. Users can tokenize posts, earn tips, and join prediction markets or embedded games. This blend of entertainment, finance, and tech signals a broader industry trend — one that Coinbase wants to dominate.
Early access users have already begun testing these features since July 16. Coinbase believes this next-gen app will normalize everyday crypto use, from chatting to shopping, swapping, or gaming. The Base App introduces a smart wallet (Base Account) that tracks user activity across apps and chains, bringing continuity and convenience.
A step toward mainstream crypto adoption
Despite some early critics calling it tone-deaf, Coinbase launches Base App with a clear goal: making crypto more usable, fast, and social. The all-in-one model could become a standard, especially as user experience becomes central to crypto adoption.
For developers, Coinbase also offers Base Build, a toolkit to develop apps within the ecosystem. Together with the Base Chain and Base App, the trio aims to provide a complete, scalable, and consumer-friendly Web3 experience.
