The Base App, which shed its old Coinbase Wallet identity back in July 2025, is rolling out a significant expansion that includes desktop access, support for additional blockchain networks, and new on-chain market categories.
The most immediate upgrade is the addition of a browser extension and web access, giving users desktop functionality alongside the existing mobile app.
On the multi-chain front, the Base App now supports trading across millions of tokens spanning Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain, in addition to the Base network itself.
The 2026 strategy, communicated on March 31, lays out an ambitious roadmap. The focus is on expanding on-chain trading markets, with particular emphasis on tokenized equities and commodities. Stablecoin payment features and developer tools are also getting upgrades.
New trading and discovery experiences went live around April 22, 2026, adding tools designed to make token discovery and portfolio management more intuitive. USDC rewards are available up to 3.35% APY in selected regions, giving users an incentive to keep stablecoin balances parked inside the app rather than moving them elsewhere.
