On Friday, August 8th, Coinbase introduced decentralised exchange trading in its app, giving users the ability to trade millions of onchain assets directly. The rollout began this week for select users in the U.S., excluding New York State.
The new feature means tokens can be traded within minutes of being created, expanding the platform’s available assets from about 300 to potentially millions. Coinbase says the integration aims to provide fast, secure and simple access to the growing world of decentralised markets.
A new way to access Base-native tokens
At launch, the feature supports a range of tokens on the Base network, including those from projects such as Virtuals AI Agents, Reserve Protocol DTFs, SoSo Value Indices, Auki Labs and Super Champs.
Coinbase says it will add more tokens in batches to ensure a reliable experience. Over the next few weeks, the company plans to increase the number of supported assets until all Base tokens are available. Users are encouraged to check regularly for new listings.
Convenience and speed for users
With the DEX functionality, customers can perform transactions as soon as tokens are indexed onchain. There are no centralised listing delays, Coinbase tries to provide as much as possible, a simplification of the use of the decentralised protocols.
There is a separate self-custody wallet on the app, and Coinbase pays for inscription fees.
Customers can use Coinbase or USDC to fund trades, track performance, and manage their portfolios all in the app.
Fed by famous DEXs
Coinbase integrates trades through DEXs via Coinbase’s DEX integration. These trades are done through aggregators that check the liquidity on Aerodrome and Uniswap, among others.
This process finds the best available price without requiring users to leave the Coinbase interface. The goal is to make onchain trading as simple as centralised exchange trading while keeping the benefits of decentralised markets.
Built-in market insights and safety measures
Coinbase is adding market data and risk insights from onchain sources to help users trade with confidence. Tokens identified as malicious or fraudulent by a third-party vendor will not be available for purchase.
Coinbase notes that while it provides these tools, it does not review or control the assets that appear on decentralised exchanges. The company says this approach offers transparency while letting users access a wide range of markets.
Plans to expand beyond Base
The company is already looking to expand the DEX integration to other networks, starting with Solana. It also aims to bring the service to more countries, giving its global user base the same access as U.S. customers.
Coinbase says the expansion will meet the needs of a fast-growing crypto trading community and keep pace with market trends.
Benefits for token issuers
According to Coinbase, more tokens launch on Base every day than anywhere else. With the DEX integration, issuers who create new tokens on Base but are not listed on Coinbase’s centralised exchange can still reach millions of traders.
New tokens can be traded within an hour of being indexed, giving builders access to a large audience without waiting for a traditional listing process. The company says it plans to extend this opportunity to other networks in the future.
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