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The Chopping Block: All About That Base With Jesse Pollak - Ep. 535

Aug 24, 2023
Jesse Pollak, lead contributor at Base, a blockchain by Coinbase, shares insights on the platform's goal to onboard a million developers and a billion users. He highlights why it's still 'day one' for Base and discusses its advantages over other layer 2 solutions. The conversation dives into the rapid success of Friend.Tech, the influence of MEV bots on transactions, and the importance of innovative incentives to foster growth. Pollak also clarifies the competition and collaboration between Base and Optimism, shaping the future of decentralized applications.
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Quick takeaways

  • The vision is to create a unified super chain where different layer two chains collaborate and work towards a shared goal.
  • Friend.tech's success is attributed to technical and product decisions that differentiate it from previous attempts in the space.

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Building Towards a Unified Chain

The vision for the future is a unified chain, often referred to as the super chain, where different layer two chains, like base and optimism, are connected and work together. While there may be some competition between these chains, the focus is on collaboration and building towards a shared goal. The idea is akin to a federalism model, where each layer two chain represents a state, contributing to the overall functioning of the super chain. The plan is to establish shared bridges, upgrades, and commitments to block space and neutrality, ultimately creating a seamless and interconnected layer two ecosystem.

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