Coinbase has kicked off a new era for its Base ecosystem with the introduction of the rebranded Base App, a major step toward blending crypto with everyday digital experiences.
Presented at the “A New Day One” event, this overhaul reflects Coinbase’s push to unify social interaction, payments, and trading into a single streamlined platform.
The Base App, replacing the Coinbase Wallet, is designed to serve as a user’s all-in-one gateway to the on-chain world. Built on Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2 network, it offers tools for trading, earning, chatting, and social posting—featuring tokenized content, peer tipping, and real-time trade feeds.
Users also gain access to encrypted messaging, mini dApps, and a smart wallet that moves with them across chains. A new checkout system, Base Pay, supports instant USDC payments and is already integrated with Shopify.
Backing this new experience is Flashblocks, a major upgrade that slashes Base’s block time to 200 milliseconds, enabling lightning-fast interactions. This makes Base one of the fastest Ethereum-compatible networks, with performance aimed at supporting social feeds, trading apps, and AI-powered features.
While some remain skeptical about its broad ambitions, the rollout signals Coinbase’s intent to lead the charge in building user-centric blockchain infrastructure. Investor sentiment echoed the excitement, sending COIN stock to a record $400.
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