Hello my dears, due to the expected interest rate cut and the new Super App, I remain invested.
Can Base become the "Facebook of blockchain"?
The platform allows users to earn money with content, chat, trade and play - all in one app.
My dears, what do you think of the new Super App, and shouldn't getquin perhaps be inspired by it? @getquin
Imagine being able to trade, post, earn, play, chat - all in a secure crypto environment - with a single app. This is exactly what Coinbase promises with its new app "Base". It combines wallet, social media, artificial intelligence and monetization in a single platform. Read on to find out why this could be a real game changer for the crypto world.
Coinbase introduces "Base": The new all-in-one crypto app.
Coinbase has unveiled its new app "Base" in Los Angeles - a comprehensive rebranding of the previous Coinbase Wallet. But it is much more than just an update: Base is a mixture of wallet, social network, AI platform and source of income for creatives. The app is aimed at both crypto professionals and beginners. Users can post content, trade, play games and even send or receive money directly in group chats with just a few clicks. The goal: a fully social, user-friendly Web3 experience. Base is an attempt to open up the next generation of the on-chain economy to the mass market.
More than just a Coinbase wallet: crypto meets social media
Base takes a revolutionary approach: instead of pure transactions, the focus is on social exchange, AI interactions and creative possibilities. John Granata, Director of Product at Coinbase, describes the app as a shift from a "single-player tool" to a social network. Users can find friends, develop apps together or trade directly via group chats. The integration of AI agents that carry out transactions, curate content or perform smart video editing is particularly exciting. The vision: an open platform that sets new standards both technologically and socially.
Focus on monetization: every contribution counts
One special feature is monetization: every post - whether text, image or video - can become an on-chain asset. Content can be sold directly or minted in limited quantities. This means that creatives and influencers can finally earn money from their work in the blockchain world. John Granata explains: "For many, Base will be the first place where they generate income from their own content." The ability to turn viral posts into cash also makes the platform attractive for social media stars and newcomers.
Celebrity support: Gary Vee and Roman Coppola on board
Well-known personalities such as entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk and filmmaker Roman Coppola are celebrating the new platform. Vaynerchuk emphasized that he has been waiting for a decentralized social network for years - and Base is finally on the right track. Coppola also sees great potential: "Base gives creatives more control and fair payment." Both were present at the launch event and are among the early supporters. Their enthusiasm shows that Base can not only bring technological innovation, but also cultural change in the Web3 sector.
Wallet, chat and AI: all in one at Coinbase
A central element of the app is the integrated, encrypted group chat. Users can not only send messages, but also carry out crypto transactions directly - supported by smart AI bots. These agents perform tasks, respond to commands or initiate trades with simple text commands. Artificial intelligence also provides personalized feeds and edits creative content automatically. For CEO Brian Armstrong, Base is the logical evolution of Coinbase - a new internet in which everyone has unrestricted access to the global economy.
Open protocols and the path to the future
The technical basis of the app is a combination of open Web3 protocols such as Farcaster (for social), XMTP (for messaging) and Zora (for monetization). Coinbase thus pursues a transparent, decentralized approach. Users do not have to trust the company - they trust the code and the blockchain. At the event, Armstrong spoke of a "Netscape moment" for the crypto industry: a turning point that could finally make blockchain suitable for the masses. "We have the building blocks. Now we are building the app that will make the onchain economy accessible to a billion people," said Armstrong.
A bold step by Coinbase towards mass adoption
With Base, Coinbase is clearly positioning itself as a pioneer in terms of Web3 and user experience. The combination of wallet, social features, AI and monetization is unique to date. What is particularly exciting is that even people with no prior technical knowledge could soon become part of the on-chain economy. The app looks like a construction kit for the new internet - open, creative and global. Whether Base will become the "Facebook of blockchain" remains to be seen. But a start has been made - and it is a promising one.
Challenges of Bitcoin and the solution through Bitcoin Hyper
Bitcoin was never designed for speed, scalability or programmability. Its transactions are slow and expensive, making micropayments impractical. The architecture limits throughput to about 7 transactions per second, which is insufficient for modern financial systems. Unlike newer blockchains, Bitcoin does not support smart contracts or decentralized applications, forcing developers to create fragmented solutions. These challenges isolate Bitcoin from DeFi, gaming and Web3 applications. It remains a store of value, but not a platform for innovation - until now.
