Coinbase has unveiled an end-to-end encrypted, private, and portable messaging feature for its self-custody wallet product – Coinbase Wallet to enable users to connect directly through their wallet, engage with communities, as well as send payments across thousands of coins.
The goal is to give Coinbase Wallet users full control and ownership over their identity and chats by eliminating unnecessary risk and potential losses with the help of messaging.
Coinbase’s New Functionality
According to the official blog post, Coinbase Wallet has integrated with XMTP, which is an open protocol and network for web3 messaging. The new functionality aims to tackle common issues faced by Coinbase Wallet such as accidentally sending crypto to the wrong address, someone claiming ownership of an .eth username they do not possess, or fake online profiles on social media platforms.
In short, the wallet holders will be able to send messages to and from Ethereum accounts including ones with CB.IDs, ENS
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