Recent tweets have sparked discussions regarding Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's alleged involvement in paying influencers to promote Base, a cryptocurrency platform. One user joked about missing their paycheck for such promotion, while another confirmed receiving a payment from Coinbase and pondered over investment choices on Base. A third user expressed excitement about joining Base and inquired about potential purchases. Additionally, there was a mention of Armstrong increasing a user's $BASE allocation, prompting further discussions on investment opportunities. The situation has raised questions about the ethics of influencer marketing in the cryptocurrency sector.