Base Invites Builders to Tokenize Global Equities
Base, the Layer-2 network developed by Coinbase, has issued an open call to builders and projects working on tokenizing local stock markets. The initiative targets equities that are difficult to access from outside their home countries, aiming to create a global, composable layer for stock market access.
The new push builds on Base's launch of tokenized US equities in August 2026, which included shares of Nvidia, Apple, Meta, and Alphabet. The tokens were issued natively on Base using the B20 standard, enabling 24/7 trading, dividend management, and full composability with DeFi protocols.
Approximately $4.5 million was minted on day one, and cumulative trading volume reached into the hundreds of millions shortly after. By early September 2026, the offering had expanded to include Amazon, Tesla, and Microsoft.
The specific ask is for teams that can tokenize equities from stock markets that are notoriously difficult for foreign investors to access. In many emerging markets, buying US equities involves hefty transaction fees, currency conversion costs, and logistical barriers that price out the average investor.