Coinbase
About
Empowering global access to digital currencies for a borderless economy
Coinbase, founded in 2012, is a leading digital currency wallet and platform enabling merchants and consumers to transact with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. Committed to building an open financial system, Coinbase aims to foster innovation and equality by making digital currency accessible and trustworthy, focusing on creating intuitive, user-centered products as a foundation for global financial inclusion.
Use Cases
Casual Crypto Buyer
Easily buy and sell popular cryptocurrencies for personal investment orspending.
Professional Trader
Utilize advanced trading tools for market analysis and high-frequency trading.
Crypto Enthusiast and Earner
Earn crypto rewards by staking or participating in educational crypto earningprograms.
Developer and Innovator
Use Coinbase's API and developer tools to build and integrate blockchain appsand wallets.
Key Features
Web3 Integrations and Development
- Coinbase offers a Web3 wallet that supports networks like Ethereum, Polygon,and Base.
- Coinbase is enabling brands to enter Web3.
- Coinbase has launched 'Base App,' a Web3 super app for creators, combiningpayments.
- Coinbase Cloud enables Web3 developers to build their Web3 applications withinstant and reliable read/write blockchain access using Node.
- Coinbase provides developer tools and APIs for Web3 development.
Stablecoin Initiatives
- Coinbase projects the stablecoin market could reach $1.2 trillion by 2028.
- Coinbase offers rewards for holding USDC on its platform.
- USDC is described as a trusted stablecoin designed to be pegged and redeemable1:1 for US dollars.
- Stablecoins are seen as a way to facilitate faster money movement and updateoutdated financial systems.
- Coinbase is involved in stablecoin news with Stripe, Visa, and Circle.
(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)
Brian Armstrong
(Co-Founder & Board Director)
Fred Ehrsam
Headquarters
🇺🇸 Remote First
Website
coinbase.com
1.2T
projected stablecoin market value by 2028
4%
bitcoin back rewards on purchases
