Coinbase Wallet Rebrands to @baseapp, Emphasizing Social Features
Coinbase Wallet Rebrands to @baseapp, Emphasizing Social Features
🔄 Coinbase Wallet Gets Social
Coinbase Wallet announces a significant transformation, rebranding to @baseapp. This change marks a shift from a single-player to a multiplayer experience in crypto management.
- The update aims to simplify user experience for both newcomers and existing users
- New features allow management of multiple on-chain wallets in one unified interface
- Focus on social and collaborative elements reflects the inherently multiplayer nature of global economy
The rebranding represents Coinbase's strategic move to enhance user engagement and streamline crypto interactions.
“For years, Coinbase Wallet has been a trusted way to trade, send payments, and explore onchain. But it’s also been a single-player experience, and a global economy is inherently multiplayer. Today, Coinbase Wallet becomes @baseapp.” - @_johngranata
Base Launches A New Day One Event with Multi-Platform Streaming
Base hosted its inaugural A New Day One event, marking a significant milestone in decentralized streaming technology. - First-ever event simultaneously streamed onchain via multiple platforms: - Farcaster mini app - Coinbase Wallet - X (formerly Twitter) - YouTube The stream was powered by Livepeer technology, demonstrating new possibilities for decentralized content distribution. *Want to participate?* Join the Base beta through [join.base.app](https://join.base.app/) *Missed the live event?* Catch the replay on [X/Twitter](https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1YqGoopMEjjGv)
Base App Introduces Paid Social Network Model
Base App (@baseapp) is launching a novel social network approach where users can earn rewards for their posts. Jesse Pollak (@jessepollak) highlighted on The Blockchain Podcast Network (@tbpn) that user monetization is a key focus driving adoption. - Users can join the platform for free - Earn rewards for creating content - Part of Base's strategy to incentivize engagement The model represents a shift from traditional social networks where platforms primarily benefit from user-generated content.
Base Launches New Website and Community Platform
Base, the Coinbase-incubated Layer 2 network, has unveiled its new website at base.org. The platform aims to advance web3 adoption through improved infrastructure and community engagement. Key updates: - Refreshed website design and user interface - Enhanced developer resources and documentation - New community features for builders and users The initiative aligns with Base's vision of creating an accessible global economy powered by decentralized technology. *Visit [base.org](https://base.org) to explore the new platform.*
Base Chain Speed Improvements
Base Chain has implemented significant performance upgrades to enhance transaction processing speeds. The improvements include: - Optimized block validation process - Reduced confirmation times by 40% - Enhanced node synchronization These updates maintain network security while delivering faster transaction finality. Users can expect smoother dApp interactions and reduced wait times for transfers. *Technical details*: - Block time reduced to 2 seconds - Gas optimization for complex smart contracts - Improved mempool management For developers: Update your node software to version 2.1.0 to access these improvements.
Base x Erewhon Free Juice Promotion
Base is partnering with Erewhon for a special promotion on July 17th. Get a free custom juice at select Erewhon locations when you download the Base app. Locations offering the promotion: - Manhattan Beach - Studio City - The Grove - Beverly Hills Starting time: 9am on July 17th Not in LA? Shop online at Erewhon's store and pay with USDC on Base for worldwide shipping. *Download Base app to participate*