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Coinbase execs say Base app will shift away from being Base-centric

The Block reports that Coinbase leaders linked the push to rising demand for tokenization and payments on Base, and cited recent blockchain launches from Robinhood and Stripe as validation.

Coinbase executives said the companys Base app is expected to become less centered on Base as broader use cases gain traction, according to The Block. Jesse Pollak and Cobie were cited in connection with the change in product emphasis. The Block reports that Base is seeing growing demand tied to tokenization and payments. Pollak also characterized additional blockchain rollouts from Robinhood and Stripe as validation of the broader trend.

The article suggests Coinbase intends to position Base initiatives beyond a single brand focus, while the ecosystem expands through applications that can support both tokenization and payments.

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