Coinbase to hand out ENS usernames to simplify wallet transactions
Users can get a username through Coinbase Wallet’s browser extension and use it to send and receive crypto tokens instead of the traditional address. As simplified wallet addresses become more popular within the blockchain space, crypto exchange Coinbase integrated with Ethereum Name Service (ENS) to give their customers usernames to replace their traditional Coinbase crypto wallet addresses. In a post, the exchange announced that it will be handing out free “name.cb.id” usernames. Through Coinbase Wallet’s browser extension, people can claim their new address and use it for their....
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