Coinbase Acquires Vector, Expands Token Offerings, and Reduces App Portfolio

Tensor (TNSR) stands out as a pivotal player in the cryptocurrency landscape, particularly within the Solana blockchain ecosystem. At its core, Tensor is a foundation that empowers community-led governance over its protocols, fostering the growth of the Tensor DAO and the broader Tensor ecosystem. This foundation supports both Tensor and Vector protocols, which are essential trading infrastructures for NFTs on Solana and tokens across multiple chains.The Tensor NFT marketplace, launched in July 2022, has rapidly become the dominant force on Solana, capturing 60-70% of the market share. Unlike traditional NFT platforms, Tensor caters specifically to NFT traders by offering advanced trading features, real-time data, and a fast terminal interface. This focus on traders rather than collectors has fueled its success.Vector, another key component, is a leading social trading app in the crypto space. Within just three months of its launch, Vector achieved an impressive $7.5 billion in annualized volume and attracted 20,000 daily active users, with these figures doubling every 1-2 weeks. The app generates $75 million annually in fees, half of which bolster the TNSR treasury.The TNSR token plays a crucial role in governance, with 50% of protocol fees from Tensor and Vector accruing to its treasury. This financial structure supports the foundation's grants program, which aims to increase the adoption of Tensor protocols.