Base Explores Native Token To Boost Crypto Decentralization

Base, the layer-2 blockchain built by Coinbase, announced it is considering the launch of a native token, marking a major shift after years of rejecting the idea of creating its own cryptocurrency.

The update was shared at the BaseCamp event on Monday by Jesse Pollak, head of the Base ecosystem, who explained that a token could serve as a mechanism to accelerate decentralization and enhance participation from developers and creators.

The announcement was confirmed by both Base’s official accounts and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. On social media, Armstrong stated:
“We’re exploring the possibility of a Base token. It could be a powerful tool to accelerate decentralization and expand developer and creator involvement. To be clear, no final decisions have been made—this is simply an update to our philosophy.”

Base emphasized that it remains in the early exploration phase, with no concrete details on token design, governance, or launch timeline. The project pledged to develop transparently and engage its community throughout the process.

The timing is notable, coinciding with a regulatory environment in the U.S. that has become more favorable to crypto under the Trump administration. Both Coinbase and Base had previously denied plans for a token, but shifting political conditions may have created new opportunities.

Pollak framed the initiative around three key principles:

 - Achieving full decentralization.

 - Aligning builders and creators as active economic participants.

 - Expanding the boundaries of crypto innovation to unlock new financial systems.

If realized, Base would follow the footsteps of other layer-2 networks such as Arbitrum, Optimism, and Polygon, which leverage native tokens to incentivize adoption, reward early users, and enable decentralized governance.

The news has already fueled speculation about a potential airdrop for Base users, a move that could increase network activity as participants try to qualify for future token distributions. Base currently ranks as the second-largest layer-2 network by total value locked (TVL), and a native token could accelerate its adoption even further.

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