Eligible customers can earn rewards on the Base app for referring friends to the Base App and for holding USDC in the app. Terms apply.
Eligibility | • Customers in the US are required to link their Coinbase account to the Base app to earn rewards • Customers outside the US are required to attest that they’re not located in the US |
Referral incentives | Customers can earn a 25% net fee from the swap fees generated by their referred wallets. Referred customers receive a 10% discount on their swap fees. The referrer benefits only from the specific wallet referred through their link. If the customer creates a new wallet, there is no referral relationship. Referral dashboard: Allows customers to track their referral performance • Number of users referred (with identity) • Volume generated per referred wallet (lifetime) • Earnings accrued (paid) Please note that payouts are issued every Friday with at least 24 hours from the time of trade completion. See official terms and conditions here. |
USDC Rewards | • Earn USDC rewards by holding at least $1 USDC in your Base app • Enroll and track your reward earnings from the Wallet tab or the USDC asset detail page • Rewards accrue daily and are paid out weekly • The APY rate set by Coinbase may change at any time, and you’ll be notified of any changes |
Taxes | • Rewards may be considered taxable income - consult a tax professional • US customers will receive a Form 1099-MISC from Coinbase at the end of the tax year if their earnings meet the reporting threshold |
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Disclaimer: Not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular digital asset or to employ a particular investment strategy. Earn 25% of net fees your friends generate on eligible swaps while they get a 10% fee discount on supported assets; rewards are paid in USDC, subject to a 100,000 USDC cap per referrer, eligibility/exclusions, minimum thresholds, and changes or termination at Base’s discretion. For more details, see Terms and Conditions.