Coinbase has integrated decentralized trading for assets from its Base blockchain directly into its primary application. This development allows eligible users in the United States, with the exception of New York residents, to swap these tokens within the platform. This effectively grants access to every meme coin existing on the Base network through the Coinbase interface. Jesse Pollak, a leading developer for the Base blockchain, confirmed the comprehensive integration of these assets.
Brian Armstrong responded to this update. He stated that the new feature simplifies user access to a wider array of digital assets and accelerates the trading process. He described them as indicators of community engagement and early product-market validation.
This makes accessing assets through Coinbase significantly easier and faster than before! https://t.co/AOa2XmBlob
— Brian Armstrong (@brian_armstrong) October 9, 2025
The total market valuation for meme cryptocurrencies exceeds $70 billion, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
The company’s strategy involves aligning the growth of its Base blockchain with the liquidity and community-driven nature of meme coins. This approach allows the exchange to engage with a segment of the market known for high trading volume and cultural relevance. The integration provides a regulated and accessible channel for users to interact with these assets, which often spread rapidly through social media platforms.
Previously, the application only offered assets that had undergone a formal listing process on its centralized exchange. The new functionality enables direct swapping of tokens native to the Base blockchain, expanding the available selection considerably.