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If you’re still thinking of Base as just another L2… you should catch up...
TL;DR
Base is no longer just a chain—it’s becoming the consumer gateway to crypto.
Coinbase Wallet has rebranded to the Base app—a full-stack everything-app integrating Farcaster, Zora, social coins, mini apps, and encrypted chats.
I tested it early. Here’s what matters, what’s new, and where it’s headed.
🌀 Base Chain: More Than an L2
The Base L2 is now officially Base Chain—a move that signals a shift in positioning:
This isn’t just infra anymore. It’s a consumer ecosystem.
And with it, Coinbase Wallet has been renamed the “Base app”—a one-stop onchain super app that might quietly become crypto’s WeChat.
🔍 What’s Inside the New Base App
I got invite-only beta access, and here’s what I found:
Step 1: Set up a @base account and connect a Farcaster ID
Step 2: Choose your categories (e.g. Crypto, News, Games)
Step 3: You’re in—and it’s loaded.
🖼️ Home Tab
Front and center: Farcaster Mini Apps
Below: carousel of featured dapps like:
@fx_hash_ (generative art)
@Mamo_agent (onchain AI)
@qrcoindotfun (QR-based coin launches)
Browse by: Games, Art, Social, and more
💬 Social Feed (Farcaster-powered)
Feels familiar—but onchain.
Scroll posts, toggle “Coining” to mint your casts into tokens (via Zora Coins)
Posts now show market caps below them
✅ I tested it—casted a post, toggled on Zora, and my wallet instantly received earnings.
Every post can become a tradable asset.
💸 Built-in Monetization & Wallet Actions
🪙 Wallet
Buy crypto with fiat from linked Coinbase accounts
Use tap-to-pay QR codes
Track token balances + Zora coins
🔄 Swap & Transact
Use the arrows icon to:
Swap tokens
Send/Receive/Request
Tap-to-pay or use links
🧠 Chat
Encrypted DMs with friends
Native chat with AI agents like @bankrbot and Mamo
⚡ Why This Matters
The Base app isn’t just a wallet.
It’s a new front-end for onchain activity—social, financial, creative, and programmable.
It ties together:
The identity layer (Farcaster)
The monetization layer (Zora)
The distribution layer (Base chain + Coinbase)
Launched a coin with @flaunchgg
Swapped assets with @Bankr
Discovered new mini apps instantly
All in-app. All seamless.
🧪 Bugs? Sure. But This Feels Big.
A few minor issues:
Some Coinbase-to-Base transfers got stuck
A couple mini apps failed to load
But this is beta, and the foundation is clear:
The Base app could be crypto’s first truly sticky consumer product.
📱 The Bigger Picture
Base Chain = infrastructure
Base App = interface
Farcaster + Zora = culture + capital
Together, it’s building crypto’s first mainstream UX layer—one where casting, launching a token, chatting, swapping, and exploring new apps happens without ever leaving the same screen.
Final Take
This isn’t just a wallet.
This is Coinbase’s attempt to own the entire crypto user journey—from social signal to transaction.
If they succeed, Base becomes the iOS of crypto.
The best part? You can try it today.
Inboxes everywhere: stay Nugg’d.
-Cole