Coinbase’s Base App shifts to trading focus, ends creator rewards on February 15, 2026

Coinbase’s Base App is phasing out its Farcaster-powered social feed and ending the Creator Rewards program on February 15, 2026, with final payouts on February 18, 2026. The platform is repositioning itself as a trading-first application centered on onchain, tradable assets, after previously distributing over $450,000 to more than 17,000 creators in six months. Founder Jesse Pollak and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong both emphasize that the app will prioritize retail traders and high-quality assets while still supporting Farcaster, mini apps, and the broader Base ecosystem.