Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has called for a revision of the token list process, with reference to the explosive growth of cryptocurrencies and the limits of traditional evaluation methods.
His comments, made in a social media post of January 26, come when the industry is struggling with an unprecedented inflow of new tokens powered by blockchain innovation and the rise of platforms with which people can launch new tokens without technical knowledge on the click on the the knob.
Armstrong’s statements emphasize the tension between rapid innovation in the crypto industry and the capacity of existing systems to manage the increase in activity. Analysts note that the rise of tools such as tok or no-code blockchain solutions has contributed to the proliferation of digital assets.
Overwhelm
Armstrong revealed that around 1 million new tokens are made every week, which overwhelm the current system, which depends on centralized approval processes to actively assess each individually.
The Coinbase CEO noted:
“This is a high -quality problem, but evaluating each for one is no longer feasible.”
He suggested switching to a block list system that assumes that tokens are accessible as standard, unless they are harmful. The approach would depend on a combination of feedback from users and automated data scans on chains to identify potential risks. Armstrong argued that this system would enable users and make the ecosystem more scalable.
He also insisted on supervisors to adjust their frameworks, and pointed out that existing token approval processes are insufficient to meet the requirements of the fast -growing crypto landscape of today. He called for innovation in legal approaches to keep pace with technological progress.
According to Armstrong:
“Regulators and industry must acknowledge that the scale of crypto innovation cannot be managed with outdated systems.”
He added that both public and private sectors must collaborate on solutions that protect investors and at the same time promote innovation.
Decentralization and user experience
In addition to his comments about token lists, Armstrong repeated Coinbase’s plans to integrate decentralized Exchange (DEX) deeper into his platform.
By streamlining access to both centralized (CEX) and decentralized (DEX) trade options, Coinbase wants to provide a seamless experience that eliminates the need for users to distinguish between the two.
Armstrong said:
“Our goal is to make decentralized trade as accessible and intuitive as centralized platforms, so that users can be tackled effortlessly with the blockchain ecosystem.”
With the market position of Coinbase as one of the greatest crypto exchanges worldwide, the approach could set the tone for how industry navigates these challenges. Armstrong’s comments also indicate the dedication of the Platform for Transparency, Decentralization, Security and User Power in an era of accelerating blockchain development.
