Coinbase CEO Wants 50% of the Platform Written by AI – Or Else!

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In a rather bold move, Mr. Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, has set his sights on making a rather extraordinary shift in the world of technology – he wants 50% of the platform’s coding to be written by artificial intelligence. And if the employees don’t hop on this technological bandwagon? Well, let’s just say their time at Coinbase may come to a rather abrupt end. 😅

In a nutshell:

  • Coinbase CEO is aiming to have AI generate 50% of the code on the platform.
  • Employees who do not embrace AI coding tools could find themselves packing up their desks. 📦

Brian Armstrong, the man who seems to have made it his life’s mission to marry AI and coding, wants at least half of the daily code on Coinbase’s platform to be crafted by our good friend, artificial intelligence, by October 2025. At present, he claims that a modest 40% of the platform’s code is already AI-generated. It seems he’s aiming for even more automation! 🤖

“Around 40% of daily code written at Coinbase is AI-generated. I want to get it to >50% by October. Obviously, it needs to be reviewed and understood, and not all areas of the business can use AI-generated code. But we should be using it responsibly as much as we possibly can.”

– Brian Armstrong (@brian_armstrong) September 3, 2025

While Armstrong is quick to point out that the AI-generated code must be reviewed manually (for all those who fear a machine uprising), he’s not exactly pulling any punches when it comes to implementation.

In fact, Mr. Armstrong is so serious about this AI revolution that he’s instructed Coinbase employees to start using AI coding assistants-after acquiring enterprise licenses for tools like GitHub Copilot and Cursor. These tools promise to make coding easier, faster, and (perhaps) a little more “AI-driven.” ✨

GitHub Copilot, as one might imagine, assists with code suggestions and task completion, whereas Cursor, which sounds like the name of a wizard’s pet, is a full-on AI code editor built specifically on VS Code. 🧙‍♂️

According to a survey conducted by GitHub, an overwhelming 92% of developers at large companies have already embraced these AI coding tools, which begs the question: should we all just get with the program and let AI do the hard work for us? 🤔

Coinbase CEO Forces Employees to Get With the AI Program

But here’s where it gets interesting – Armstrong isn’t just talking about his desire for AI-coding progress; he’s *demanding* it. According to reports, Armstrong personally went onto Slack (ah, modern corporate warfare) and made it mandatory for every engineer to get on board by the end of the week. 💻

“We need you all to learn it and at least onboard. You don’t have to use it every day just yet, but at least get started by the end of the week,” said Armstrong, with the kind of determination that can only be matched by a high school gym teacher trying to get everyone to run laps. 🏃‍♂️

And if any engineers failed to meet the deadline? Well, let’s just say Saturday’s meeting would not have been a casual get-together. Armstrong reportedly questioned the uncooperative employees, and those without a good excuse found themselves booted out. 💼

Coinbase has yet to comment on these dramatic developments, but one can imagine Armstrong’s steely gaze will make a permanent impression on those who dare to resist AI. 😎

It’s not just Coinbase, either. CEOs from companies like Google, Microsoft, and Shopify have all jumped on the AI adoption bandwagon. Looks like the future of work is *very* much AI-assisted. 🤖📈

Not to be outdone, Michael Novogratz, the CEO of Galaxy Digital, is already envisioning a future where AI Agents are the biggest users of stablecoin, taking crypto transactions to levels we’ve yet to see. It seems everyone is betting on AI, and it’s safe to say that the future of finance is looking *extremely* automated. 🏦

In the ever-changing world of coding, “vibe coding” is now a thing. Want to create an app? Just ask AI to generate the code. No coding experience necessary! Welcome to the future, folks! 😜

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2025-09-04 10:22