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The Chopping Block: All About That Base With Jesse Pollak - Ep. 535
Aug 24, 2023
Coinbase's Jesse Pollak talks about the ambitious goals of Base, the new Optimism-based blockchain. They discuss topics such as the advantages of Base compared to other layer 2 chains, the absence of a token to incentivize developer activity, the success of Friend.Tech, the lack of live fault proofs on OP Stack chains, and the differentiation of layer 2 chains' design paths.
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- 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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