Coinbase has launched the Base app, integrating cryptocurrency trading, social networking, and payment services into a single platform on Ethereum’s layer-2 blockchain. This ‘crypto super app’ aims to centralize digital asset activities, enhancing user convenience through a unified interface.
A key feature is ‘Base Pay,’ enabling NFC-powered instant transactions using Circle’s USDC stablecoin for real-world payments. The app also incorporates embedded mini-applications and communication tools designed to streamline decentralized finance interactions and user support systems.
By consolidating these services, Coinbase positions Base to compete with traditional super apps like WeChat and Alipay. Base creator Jesse Pollack described the launch as a ‘new day one,’ signaling a strategic shift towards creating comprehensive blockchain-native ecosystems.