Coinbase updated its terms to define and authorize 'Coinbase Supported Migrations,' a process by which Coinbase can automatically transfer your digital assets to a newer version when the underlying protocol undergoes an 'Asset Transformation' (e.g., a protocol upgrade from v1 to v2). The updated terms state that Coinbase may conduct these migrations at its sole discretion on your behalf, and you hereby instruct Coinbase to do so. Coinbase also added explicit language stating it shall not be liable for any loss resulting from your inability to transfer assets during a migration or from an Asset Transformation itself.
Consumers: By accepting the updated terms, you are automatically authorizing Coinbase to transfer your crypto to a new protocol version whenever Coinbase decides it is appropriate, without asking you first.
Consumers: Coinbase is no longer responsible for any losses you suffer if the asset transfer fails, takes too long, or if the new protocol version performs worse than the original.
Consumers: Coinbase can now refuse to support a protocol upgrade or migration, and you have no recourse if it does.
The updated terms authorize Coinbase to automatically transfer your digital assets to a newer protocol version when an 'Asset Transformation' occurs, and you are now instructing Coinbase to conduct these 'Coinbase Supported Migrations' at Coinbase's sole discretion. The terms also establish that Coinbase shall not be liable for any loss resulting from your inability to transfer assets during a migration or from an Asset Transformation itself. This means Coinbase can execute asset transfers without advance notice and without bearing responsibility for any resulting losses, even if the transfer fails or the new asset version performs differently than the original.
ConductAtlas has recorded 2 material changes to this document over 134 days of monitoring (since March 2026). An additional minor or cosmetic changes were excluded.
Across all monitored documents, Coinbase has made 3 significant changes.
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Coinbase may automatically transfer your digital assets to a newer protocol version at its sole discretion, and you hereby instruct Coinbase to do so.
Coinbase shall not be liable for any loss resulting from inability to transfer assets during a migration or from an Asset Transformation itself.
Coinbase's discretion to decline support now explicitly includes Asset Transformations, in addition to forks and other operating changes.
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