Bolero is moving to Base. Here is what it means for your wallet
At Bolero, our mission has always been to make music rights accessible and transparent. From the start, we’ve relied on tokenisation to guarantee that every asset, every share, and every transaction is recorded onchain, creating trust where it matters most. By merging music rights and blockchain, Bolero is building one of the few marketplaces where cultural assets meet financial-grade infrastructure. This dual expertise in music, technology, and finance sets us apart from other players in the space.
Today, we’re taking a bold step forward: Bolero is upgrading to run on Base, an Ethereum Layer 2 incubated by Coinbase, the leading protocol for tokenization at global scale. This migration positions Bolero at the heart of the fastest-growing environment for digital assets, ensuring scalability for thousands of future investors and music catalogs. For our users, it means being connected to the same rails that power the next generation of onchain applications across finance, gaming, and culture.
This migration is not just a technical update. It’s a milestone for our community and for the broader music industry: smoother transactions, lower costs, and direct access to an ecosystem that is shaping the next decade of onchain innovation. For creators, this means better liquidity solutions and the assurance that their creative control is safeguarded by the most secure technological standards. For investors, it translates into more efficient execution, improved transparency, and exposure to music as a long-term alternative asset class.
What changes for you
The shift to Base has been designed to be as seamless as possible. Here’s what you can expect:
- ✅ Your wallet stays yours - your keys and recovery phrase do not change.
- ✅ Your portfolio stays intact - every share, every catalog, and every transaction history remain visible. Your previous shares have been properly transferred.
- ✅ Your network updates automatically - all new actions inside the Bolero app will now run on Base.
- ✅ Gas fees are covered - for all Bolero wallet users, reducing friction for both newcomers and regulars. (This will soon be extended to all users.)
The only manual action you may need to take: if you had an open Sell Order or Purchase Order for Catalog Shares or Song Shares, you’ll need to recreate it. Beyond that, your experience remains uninterrupted.
Why we are changing protocol
Base represents the next stage in our journey. It connects Bolero to a growing onchain ecosystem while delivering the key benefits our users care about most. By choosing Base, we’re also ensuring that Bolero can integrate seamlessly with other Ethereum-based DeFi protocols, custodians, and marketplaces, which is crucial for institutional investors exploring music rights as part of their diversified portfolios.
For the last three years, we’ve proven that music rights can thrive as a digital asset class. Now, as we aim for long-term sustainability and scale, Base offers the infrastructure we need to welcome larger communities, institutional partners, and the next wave of investors. This step underlines our belief that music rights are not a niche experiment but a durable asset that can coexist with bonds, equities, and real estate as part of modern asset allocation strategies.
To that extent, after several months of due diligence and conversations, we chose to migrate to Base and we are now excited to be fully part of the Ethereum ecosystem, to accelerate Bolero’s growth in the digital assets realm. Ethereum is the backbone of decentralised finance and digital culture. By moving to Base, we’re aligning Bolero with a global standard, opening the doors to new integrations, stakeholders, and opportunities for growth.
In short: less waiting, cleaner checkout, and one place to discover, acquire, and allocate music rights at scale.
Bolero’s commitment is clear: build the most reliable and transparent platform for music rights investment. With this migration to Base, we’re ensuring that our infrastructure will sustain the exponential growth of the market and continue to serve creators and investors worldwide.
What you need to do
If you use a Bolero wallet:Nothing. We’ve already migrated your assets to Base, and your connected wallet has been updated automatically.
The only exception: if you had open Sell or Purchase Orders, you’ll need to recreate them.
If you use an external wallet:
- If your funds are on Polygon, bridge your USDC to the Base network (see our detailed guide).
- If you hold POL, bridge it to Base, then swap it into ETH — or buy ETH on Base directly inside Bolero using our partners MoonPay or Transak.
- If you’re already on Base, you’re all set.
In every case, your previous shares remain visible in your portfolio view, along with your transaction and portfolio history.
FAQ
Do I need a new wallet or seed phrase?
No. Your wallet remains the same. Only the underlying network changes.
Will my previous shares and transactions disappear?
No. Your portfolio and history remain fully intact.
Do I have to pay gas?
Bolero covers gas fees for Bolero wallet users, and this will soon extend to all users. If you use an external wallet, you’ll just need a small balance of ETH on Base.
Can I still use an external wallet?
Yes. Connect as usual and your assets will appear.
Bonus: Bolero is now available in the Base App 🟦
And last but not least, Bolero is now available as a mini-app inside Base app, formerly known as the Coinbase Wallet. That’s millions of new partners to be !
Important: you can’t use your existing Bolero account through the Base app.
Questions. Contact support in our Discord or at support@boleromusic.com
