Blockchain Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution, is accelerating its global adoption strategy by appointing seven new regional “country
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Coinbases Base Expands Globally With New Country Leads Across Five Continents
Base, Coinbases Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution, is accelerating its global adoption strategy by appointing seven new regional “country leads” as part of a broader effort to expand onchain activity, according to an announcement on Wednesday.
The new hires cover Argentina, Brazil, Central America, South Korea, Singapore, the UK and Europe, and West Africa, according to Xen Baynham-Herd, Head of Global Builders at Base. Each lead will be tasked with building regional user communities, supporting developer ecosystems, and driving localized crypto adoption.
Strategic Hiring Targets Global Onchain Growth
Base‘s new country leads are expected to anchor Coinbase’s regional strategies, serving as local liaisons between the Base ecosystem and global crypto builders. The team also noted they are still hiring for additional roles in Germany, Indonesia, Mexico, Turkey, the UAE, and a U.S.-based network manager.
This move mirrors a broader trend in the crypto industry, where leading networks are shifting toward decentralized global expansion and community-led growth.
2025 Roadmap: $100B in Onchain Assets, 25M UsersBase began 2025 with an ambitious roadmap that includes:
To support this mission, Base has launched multiple incentive and builder grant programs, fostering innovation across DeFi, gaming, NFTs, and consumer apps.
Why It Matters
The aggressive expansion underscores Coinbase‘s confidence in Ethereum Layer 2 solutions and Base’s potential to become a mainstream blockchain for consumer adoption. With new local teams driving growth on the ground, Base is positioning itself to compete in emerging markets and tap into diverse user bases across the globe.
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