Coinbase Ventures Plans AI and RWA Perpetuals Focus by 2026

Coinbase Ventures has unveiled its roadmap for 2026, emphasizing increased investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Real World Asset (RWA) perpetuals. The plan suggests a strategic expansion beyond traditional crypto by integrating digital assets with AI and robotics.

Key Focus Areas

Expansion of RWA perpetuals to include synthetic exposure to offchain assets without requiring the underlying asset.
Increased demand for macro asset exposure onchain, allowing traders to hedge or position through instruments related to oil, inflation, and volatility.
Investment in specialized trading platforms and next-generation Decentralized Finance (DeFi) innovations.

Prediction Markets and Technological Integration

Development of trading terminals for prediction markets as part of Coinbase's broader strategy.
Potential development of a prediction markets website, aligning with the exchange's vision to be an “everything exchange.”
Integration of Vector’s Solana-native technology to enhance execution speed and asset availability, marked by the acquisition of Vector.

These initiatives highlight Coinbase's ambition to broaden its offerings, leveraging technological advancements to cater to a more sophisticated trader base.