Cobalt

Base’s Cobalt upgrade adds another rule to affect token balances

Scheduled for September 30 at 18:00 UTC, Cobalt would let B20 issuers opt into seizure policies independent of ordinary transfer restrictions.

CryptoSlate•Liam 'Akiba' Wright1 Oct

Coinbase-Backed Base Gives Users More Control With Cobalt Upgrade

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.

Bitcoin.com News•Andrew Hayward30 Sept

• favorable toward Coinbase · 70%

Base launches Cobalt upgrade with conditional transactions, B20 enhancements

The Cobalt upgrade could boost Base's ecosystem, increasing speculation and optimism about a potential future token launch.

CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez30 Sept

• favorable toward Cobalt · 86%

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

Base has launched Cobalt, adding conditional transactions and new functions for assets issued under its B20 standard.

The Block•James Hunt30 Sept

• neutral toward Cobalt · 98%

Base completes Cobalt upgrade, adds new tools for tokenized assets

Base’s Cobalt lets traders set transaction conditions while giving issuers tools for compliance checks, stock splits and forced token transfers.

Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra30 Sept

• neutral toward Cobalt · 99%

Cobalt hits Base mainnet with engineering improvements targeting transaction flexibility and upgrade automation

Cobalt's enhancements in transaction flexibility and upgrade automation could streamline future network developments and reduce operational disruptions.

CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez30 Sept

Base announces upcoming improvements to smart accounts

Base launches Base Account with one-tap USDC payments and sponsored gas fees, with native account abstraction planned via Beryl and Cobalt upgrades in 2026.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team17 Jul