Written by: kkk

On July 15, Coinbase Wallet officially announced that it would release a "major update" the next day. Previously, Base chain co-founder Jesse Pollak also voiced on the X platform, stating that there would be an important announcement on July 16, which could mark a significant upgrade of the Coinbase Wallet product.

Recently, Coinbase is undergoing a deep strategic restructuring around the Base chain, no longer satisfied with being a "crypto asset management tool," but actively transforming into an on-chain super entry point that integrates social relationships, transaction execution, content distribution, and offline consumption. The embedded MiniApp system and application recommendation mechanisms in the wallet are gradually evolving into a project kickstarter and traffic hub for the Base ecosystem, making the wallet the first stop for users to discover new projects, while creating a closed-loop ecosystem of "payment, social, trading, consumption" for Coinbase.

Additionally, Coinbase acquired several traditional tech companies at the beginning of the year, paving the way for this ecological landscape. This Wallet update is likely to be a concentrated release of traffic and functionality, and is expected to bring a new wave of user growth and capital injection to the Base chain. In this context, this article will review the potential targets worth laying out in the Base ecosystem.

Aero: The Revolution of MetaDEX

Aerodrome combines the best features of previous generation DEXs: it employs a token economy model inspired by Curve and Convex to optimize governance and token distribution, as well as a Uni v3 style concentrated automated market maker to achieve efficient capital exchange. These features provide solutions that align the incentive mechanisms of various stakeholders, making Aerodrome the preferred trading venue for users.

Coinbase Ventures is an active participant in Aerodrome governance, voting to direct AERO token distribution to the cbBTC fund pool, further solidifying Aerodrome's market dominance. This also proves the close connection between Aerodrome, Base, and Coinbase, making this protocol a cornerstone of financial infrastructure for Base L2.

Thanks to the user growth bonus of the Base chain, the usage of Aerodrome continues to rise. Data shows that the platform's TVL has rebounded from $300 million in April to the current $530 million, with protocol revenue also steadily leading, achieving $580,000 in 24-hour income, consistently ranking first on the Base chain. The updates have brought increased activity within the base ecosystem, leading to new growth for aero.

Clanker: The Launchpad for Anyone to Issue Tokens

Clanker is a self-service agent based on the Base blockchain, whose core function is to help users deploy ERC-20 standard tokens. Users only need to tag @clanker on the social platform Farcaster and provide relevant token information (such as name, code, and image), and Clanker will complete the token creation, liquidity pool setup, and liquidity locking. The entire process does not require users to have complex technical knowledge, truly achieving "anyone can issue tokens."

Recently, Clanker upgraded to version V4, fully integrating Uniswap v4 and exclusive extended functions, becoming the most flexible meme launch infrastructure available. The new version brings a more customizable deployment experience — including dynamic/static fees, configurable fee collection token mechanisms, and creator-first "sniper auction" MEV modules — significantly enhancing the freedom of token deployment while greatly optimizing user experience and creator revenue paths.

Currently, Clanker protocol's monthly revenue has exceeded $350,000, with accumulated profits surpassing $30 million, far exceeding most similar platforms, yet its market valuation remains relatively low. With the rollout of the V4 protocol and gradual launch of revenue sharing, staking, governance, and other mechanisms, Clanker is expected to become the "launchpad king" for meme issuance on the Base chain.

Mamo: The "On-Chain Spending Account" of Coinbase Wallet

In the past two weeks, $MAMO has surged 4 times, with FDV exceeding $100 million, becoming one of the most notable new stars on the Base chain. Mamo is hailed as the "spending account" of Coinbase Wallet, this service focuses on "automatic compound mining," where users only need to deposit assets into the wallet, and the system will intelligently allocate them to high-quality strategy pools for mining, achieving an annualized yield of up to 7%. No manual operation is required, and profits are compounded into the principal daily, achieving true on-chain "passive income."

The producer behind it, Moonwell, is a "regular army" invested by Coinbase, so the surge of $MAMO can be considered a well-planned strategy.

Byte: AI Wallet for Self-Service Ordering

Byte is redefining the boundary between crypto payments and real-world consumption. Users only need to say a sentence, and AI will automatically choose a restaurant, place an order, and complete the payment, without any clicks throughout the process. It not only connects cryptocurrency with real merchants' payment paths but is also the world's first POS system integration solution that can achieve "AI automatic checkout."

Jesse Pollak, co-founder of Base, even personally tweeted to support ordering takeout, endorsing the actual implementation of Byte. With more and more restaurant brands joining and the popularity of AI agency trading, Byte is expected to become the foundational payment layer of the AI business era, expanding to e-commerce, subscriptions, and offline services, and being the first to layout the "AI wallet" entry for the next decade.

Summary

Today, Coinbase Wallet is rapidly evolving into an on-chain super application: it not only connects social (Farcaster), payment (Byte ordering), short videos, and other content consumption scenarios but also embeds features like automatic wealth management (Mamo), providing a one-stop solution for users' on-chain daily activities. This leap from "trading tool" to "lifestyle entry point" signifies that Coinbase is restructuring its entire ecosystem around the Base chain, betting on the next growth paradigm of Web3.

As the significant update on July 16 approaches, this product-level upgrade is expected to break the single boundaries of traditional exchanges, bringing stronger user guidance and liquidity increments to Base, further solidifying its leading position in the on-chain application ecosystem.