Base: Bringing The World Onchain With Jesse Pollak

Apr 10, 2024

Head of Base at Coinbase, Jesse Pollak, discusses how Base plans to scale and onboard millions of users, aiming to be the biggest chain in crypto. They explore Ethereum upgrades, challenges in lowering fees, and Coinbase's role in upholding crypto ethos. The conversation highlights the potential of a global on-chain economy and the exciting future of crypto infrastructure.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Building an On-Chain Economy with Base Protocol

02:42 • 11min

Ethereum's Dan Koon Upgrade Impact and Plans for Scalability

13:12 • 29min

Discussing Growth and Potential of a Global On-Chain Economy

42:05 • 2min

The Role of Coinbase in Upholding Crypto Ethos and a Humorous Bet

44:09 • 3min

Enthusiastic Outlook on the Future of Crypto and On-chain Infrastructure

47:12 • 2min

In this episode I talk to Jesse Pollak head of Base at Coinbase to talk about everything base. Including what is Base and what does it uniquely enable? How does Base plan to scale to onboard the next 100 million users? Why Jesse believes Base will be the biggest chain in all of crypto... And so much more! ----------- THE OBSIDIAN COUNCIL PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP 📝 The Obsidian Council Premium Membership Is FULL ❌ Join The Waitlist: https://theobsidiancouncil.myflodesk.com/waitlist ----------

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