founded in june of 2012, coinbase is a digital currency wallet and platform where merchants and consumers can transact with new digital currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. our vision is to bring more innovation, efficiency, and equality of opportunity to the world by building an open financial system. our first step on that journey is making digital currency accessible and approachable for everyone. two principles guide our efforts. first, be the most trusted company in our domain. second, create user-focused products that are easier and more intuitive to use.