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On The Other Side
85. Bringing a billion users onchain w/ Jesse Pollak
Aug 23, 2023
Jesse Pollak, spearheading Base, the L2 incubated by Coinbase, discusses the superchain thesis, financialization in onchain social experiences, and how Base connects to existing governance systems. They also explore bringing a billion users onto the blockchain, personal experiences with Coinbase and Ethereum, and the concept of retroactive public goods funding.
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- Base aims to bring Coinbase and a billion people onto the On-Chain ecosystem, aligning with the vision of creating an open and decentralized platform for the Internet.
- The concept of the Super Chain envisions multiple layer-two solutions scaling Ethereum to form a unified chain, with Base playing a vital role in building this interconnected ecosystem.
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Introduction to Base and Crypto Journey
Jesse Pollock, who has been involved in crypto for over a decade, shares his journey from discovering Bitcoin in college to joining Coinbase and eventually starting the project called Base. He discusses the mission of Base to bring Coinbase and a billion people onto the On-Chain ecosystem and how it aligns with the vision of creating an open, decentralized, and permissionless platform for the next generation of the Internet.
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