According to an official announcement, Coinbase’s dapp wallet and browser extension would give a few of its US-based users access to DeFi and NFT marketplaces directly from its app.
Users will be able to buy NFTs on decentralized marketplaces like OpenSea and trade on decentralized exchanges like Uniswap and Sushiswap, and lend and borrow on DeFi platforms like Compound and Curve without leaving the Coinbase app.
The new feature will be rolled out in the US on Android to a select number of users, with further plans to expand to all users soon.
“We want to enable everyone to seamlessly and safely participate in web3, and today’s launch is another step on that journey,” said Rishi Dean, Director of Product Management.
The dapp wallet is operated with Multi-Party Computation (MPC) technology, which secures the privacy of senders and receivers while ensuring the accuracy of a transaction.
“This means if you lose access to your device, the key to your Dapp wallet is still safe and Coinbase can assist in recovery through our live support,” Dean added.