Comparing Blockchain Architectures: Base vs. Polygon

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This chapter explores the technical differences between Base and Polygon blockchain architectures, focusing on Polygon's proof of stake model and Base's L2 optimizations. The discussion includes challenges faced during development, operational resilience, and the unique characteristics of Base that cater to retail users. It highlights the importance of collaboration within the Ethereum ecosystem for future improvements and efficiencies in blockchain technology.

In this episode, Jesse Pollak, Base builder #001, joined us to discuss the creation of Base, maintaining a consistent UX on Base, and Base sequencers vs other L2s! We also dove into the importance of decentralizing Base, how the team is thinking about Parallelized EVMs, and their consumer focussed approach. Finally, we closed out by asking Jesse how he is thinking about the next five years.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:35) The Creation of Base

(4:16) Raising the Gas Limits on Base

(8:49) Base's Consistent UX

(15:46) Base Sequencers vs Other L2s

(19:29) How is Base Thinking About Parallelized EVMs?

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(32:15) Polygon Ad

(33:06) Decentralizing Base

(44:17) Base's Consumer Focus

(52:32) Base in Five Years

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