In a development that could represent a major breakthrough for the nascent Sonic blockchain, Coinbase announced that it has placed Sonic’s native token, $S, on its roadmap for future token listings. But this isn’t just another potentially profitable coin that’s been added to the list of all the coins that Coinbase handles; this is a much bigger deal. Integrating $S into Coinbase’s infrastructure means integrating an entirely new blockchain network. In contrast to Ethereum-based ERC-20 tokens or Solana’s SPL tokens, which Coinbase natively supports, integrating $S involves much more. When will we see $S in the Coinbase wallet? Currently, it isn’t in the roadmap for 2023. Adding it would require a full-stack integration of the entire Sonic network, which is much more than token support. This opens the possibility for including not just $S but also other Sonic-native assets, like $USDC, within the Coinbase platform. Expect that sometime after 2023. Why is getting $S listed on Coinbase such a big deal? Unlike ERC20 tokens from Ethereum or SPL tokens from Solana, getting $S on Sonic listed involves support of a totally new network. This network integration isn't a simple token listing, its a full stack integration that… — assistant.sonic (@SonicAssistant) June 13, 2025 This move shows that Coinbase is becoming more open to not just onboarding new tokens, but also new blockchains that could have a lot of potential. And it isn’t doing it for just any blockchain; it’s choosing ones that meet very strict criteria in terms of scalability, developer activity, and compliance—things that the Sonic network and its backers are surely hoping to be validated for. Key Advantages of the Coinbase Listing For the Sonic ecosystem, getting $S onto the Coinbase roadmap opens up a broad range of strategic opportunities, and it all has to do with how you access markets and how you build credibility in them. First off, Coinbase has awesome access: it’s a top place to trade for a massive audience, both in the U.S. and around the world, and that audience is a good mix of both retail and institutional investors. Maybe the more significant point about being on Coinbase is that and it makes available access to something called Coinbase Custody, which is a platform for institutional-grade custody of assets. It is something that 9 of the 12 Bitcoin ETF issuers use as their custody solution. If S continues to meet the compliance and regulatory requirements that these institutional players require, then it seems to me like there’s a pretty good shot at something approaching real institutional involvement. To be a constituent on Coinbase also bears an important signal that carries a certain level of compliance, security, and, most importantly, reputability. The tokens that are not only vetted but also make it onto the Coinbase exchange tend to be viewed as safer and more stable by not just retail investors but also institutional ones. And that is an important line for $S to have skated across. It carries with it the signals of safety and respectability that make it so much more likely that large, even public entities, could end up involved with that token. Furthermore, $S will gain from direct fiat onramps—users can purchase it with USD, EUR, and other key currencies. This substantially lessens the usual resistance to entry associated with newer ecosystems and allows for greater accessibility to Sonic by the average retail user who may have little knowledge of DeFi protocols or cross-chain swaps. Institutional and Retail Doors Swing Open for Sonic Sonic is also likely to become a much more attractive network for wallet providers, custodians, and institutional service firms, many of whom wait for signals from big platforms like Coinbase before extending support to new tokens, to do business with. And why is that? Because Coinbase lists that token. Compared with some other crypto exchanges, Coinbase’s involvement signals that a new network is a safe choice. The rapidly growing web3 wallet and DeFi-friendly product suite of Coinbase will soon provide native support for $S and Sonic’s related tokens, which will allow users to interact with Sonic’s decentralized infrastructure in a seamless manner. Sonic’s recent partnership with Coinbase marks a significant step for the scalable network toward mainstream relevance. For Sonic, this is more than just a tech integration. The network, which has been gaining traction among developers for its scalable architecture and user-friendly tools, is now about to find itself on a mega stage. With the credibility and exposure that Coinbase brings, $S and the broader Sonic ecosystem are positioned to attract many new participants, from institutional investors to retail traders. In the fast-changing crypto world, where being visible and trustworthy usually makes the difference between adoption and non-adoption, seeing Sonic included in the Coinbase listing roadmap could just be what Sonic needs to be taken seriously as a next-generation blockchain platform that plans to stick around for a while. Disclosure: This is not trading or investment advice. Always do your research before buying any cryptocurrency or investing in any services. Follow us on Twitter @nulltxnews to stay updated with the latest Crypto, NFT, AI, Cybersecurity, Distributed Computing, and Metaverse news !
