July 13, 2026·Neutral·team activity

Coinbase CEO: Base Abandons Creator Tokens for AI Agents

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced that the company's Base blockchain has pivoted away from creator tokens, deeming the experiment unsuccessful as of early 2026. The chain is now shifting its focus to AI agents, a move Armstrong defended against recent criticism.

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Coinbase CEO @brian_armstrong says @coinbase's Base pivoted away from creator tokens early 2026, calling the experiment unsuccessful. He defended the chain's new AI agent focus against criticism. Read more: https://t.co/wKPwGXN5MK