Coinbase Makes Bold Move, Acquires Spindl to Dominate On-Chain Apps

Spindl will operate under Base, a Layer 2 network for Ethereum developed by Coinbase, and will not disturb its current base of customers in any manner. The company emphasized its ambitious objective of having one billion users onto a blockchain and builder virality as a key success metric in accomplishing that.

The acquisition of Spindl will allow developers to gain access to upgraded tools for connecting with target groups, creating their applications, and attracting new users to the on-chain economy. With this, the exchange re-commits its purpose for creating a platform in which both developers and users can both thrive together.

Spindl, a startup, was founded in 2022 by a former Facebook executive, Antonio Garcia-Martinez, who helped develop ad-targeting software at Facebook.

From a technology background in ads, Garcia-Martinez moved over to crypto, intending to see a strong ad infrastructure in a blockchain environment. For Spindl, its role has been to tackle distribution headaches for on-chain dapps, get builders noticed, and develop an audience for them.

Under its new proprietor, Spindl will continue its work, but with augmented capabilities and a broader platform. Coinbase assured that Spindl’s tools will not become gated and will be accessible to builders in the ecosystem at large. With integration, builders will have a less cumbersome channel through which to access both Coinbase’s base and larger community of blockchain enthusiasts, driving growth in the field.

The move aligns with Coinbase’s long-term vision for developing the economy of the future through technological development and strategic partnerships.

By merging Spindl’s ad offerings with its platform, Coinbase aims to develop a more effective mechanism for discovering on-chain applications. It aims to simplify it for developers to gain traction, gain traction, and drive growth for decentralized applications.

Spindls in-onchain ad expertise will drive activity and drive user acquisition for blockchain protocols. Coinbase believes a healthy ad infrastructure will not only benefit individual builders but will positively impact overall ecosystem wellness in general for onchain.