Cardano Community Urges Coinbase to List Native Tokens After New Guide

The Cardano community is stepping up calls for Coinbase to support ADA and its growing ecosystem of native tokens. Their appeal comes shortly after the Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong publicly released an updated “Guide to the Digital Asset Listing Process”, which outlines how projects can apply for a listing under a transparent, merit-based system.

Community Demand for Broader Exchange Access

Since the Mary upgrade, the Cardano blockchain has allowed developers and communities to create native tokens directly on-chain without relying on smart contract wrappers. While thousands of these assets have launched, their exposure on major centralized exchanges remains limited. Cardano supporters argue that listing these tokens on Coinbase would bring much-needed liquidity, price discovery, and accessibility to both retail and institutional investors.

One of the most vocal advocates, the Cardano community account Cardanians, recently called on Coinbase to begin listing native Cardano assets. They argue that the ecosystem is now mature enough to deserve wider recognition and should not be left behind in the exchange’s evaluation process.

Coinbase’s Listing Process Explained

Coinbase’s updated guide states that projects can apply for listings free of charge, and the exchange evaluates every asset under the same criteria. Review timelines vary widely, from just a few hours to several months, depending on the asset’s complexity and compliance demands. With this framework, Coinbase aims to increase transparency and address repeated questions from communities about why some assets secure listings while others do not.

Why Listings Matter for Cardano

For Cardano projects, getting listed on Coinbase would be a major step forward. Exchange listings provide liquidity and easier entry points for users who want to buy and trade tokens using fiat. More importantly, they connect ADA and Cardano-based tokens to the broader DeFi and custody infrastructure available through Coinbase, creating stronger bridges between ecosystems.

Coinbase’s Previous Move with cbADA

Coinbase has already shown interest in expanding Cardano’s reach. In June 2025, the exchange launched cbADA, a wrapped version of Cardano’s ADA token, on its Base network, an Ethereum Layer 2. This allowed ADA holders to participate in Ethereum’s DeFi ecosystem, marking a notable step toward interoperability.

Now, the Cardano community hopes the next step will be the direct listing of native Cardano tokens themselves, a move that could unlock new growth opportunities for ADA holders and the broader ecosystem.

Olasunkanmi Abudu

Olasunkanmi Abudu is a Web3 content writer with over five years of experience covering blockchain, decentralized finance, and digital assets. He specializes in producing well-researched and accessible content that explains complex technologies and market trends to both general readers and industry professionals.

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