# identity.md

## Organization Overview
- **Company Name:** Coinbase
- **Mission:** To increase economic freedom in the world.
- **Company Structure and Legal Entity:** Publicly traded company (NASDAQ: COIN), operating as a Delaware C-Corp.
- **Founded Date and Location:** 2012 in San Francisco, California.
- **Size and Scale:** A leading global cryptocurrency exchange and financial technology company, serving millions of users across over 100 countries.

## Leadership & Team
- **Key Leadership Profiles and Roles:**
    - Brian Armstrong, Co-founder & CEO
    - Emilie Choi, President & Chief Operating Officer
    - Alesia Haas, Chief Financial Officer
    - Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer
    - Surojit Chatterjee, Chief Product Officer
    - [Link to Team/About/Leadership/People page]
- **Team Structure and Departments:** Comprised of diverse teams including Engineering, Product, Design, Legal, Finance, Marketing, People, and Customer Support, operating with a remote-first philosophy.
- **Company Culture and Values:** Fosters a culture of transparency, long-term thinking, customer focus, and a commitment to advancing economic freedom globally. Values innovation, clear communication, and efficient execution.

## Operations & Structure
- **Business Model and Operational Approach:** Operates a secure and compliant platform for buying, selling, storing, and staking cryptocurrencies. Generates revenue primarily through transaction fees, subscription services, and staking rewards. Focuses on user-friendly interfaces, robust security, and regulatory compliance.
- **Location(s) and Geographic Presence:** Primarily a remote-first company with a global workforce. Maintains strategic offices and a significant user base across North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions.
- **Key Partnerships and Affiliations:** Collaborates with various blockchain projects, financial institutions, and payment providers to expand its ecosystem and service offerings.