Coinbase-Backed Base Gives Users More Control With Cobalt Upgrade

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Bitcoin.com
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What happened

Base has launched Cobalt, its third major network upgrade, adding new transaction controls for traders and expanding tools for companies issuing tokens on the Coinbase-incubated Ethereum Layer 2 network.

Key facts

  • Base has launched Cobalt, its third major network upgrade, adding new transaction controls for traders and expanding tools for companies issuing tokens on the Coinbase-incubated Ethereum Layer 2 network.
  • Reported by Bitcoin.com and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:40:22 UTC.

Why it matters

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What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

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  1. Base completes Cobalt upgrade, adds new tools for tokenized assets

  2. Base launches Cobalt upgrade with conditional transactions and new B20 asset functions

  3. Coinbase-Backed Base Gives Users More Control With Cobalt Upgrade

  4. New Bitcoin upgrade catches hidden key leaks hiding the exact fix

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