Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the United States, does not currently use Compound, a popular Ethereum lending platform. This is likely because Coinbase is not yet integrated with decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols.
However, this could change in the future as Coinbase has expressed interest in DeFi and has been slowly integrating more Ethereum-based tokens and features onto its platform.
Compound is a protocol that allows users to lend and borrow cryptocurrencies in a decentralized way. It is built on Ethereum and currently supports eight different assets, including ETH, USDC, DAI, and WETH.
Compound has become one of the most popular DeFi protocols due to its high liquidity, low interest rates, and easy-to-use interface.
Coinbase has been interested in DeFi protocols for some time. In 2018, the exchange launched an index fund for investors interested in Ethereum-based tokens.
And in 2019, Coinbase Custody added support for seven DeFi protocols, including MakerDAO and Compound. However, Coinbase has not yet added support for any DeFi protocol on its main platform.
It is possible that Coinbase will add support for Compound in the future. The exchange has been slowly adding more Ethereum-based tokens and features onto its platform.
And as interest in DeFi grows, Coinbase may feel pressure to integrate with popular protocols like Compound.