CoinDesk Podcast Network Inside Base's Plan for Progressive Decentralization
Dec 22, 2025
Jesse Pollak, a prominent blockchain builder and creator of Base, joins the conversation about his role in driving growth for this Ethereum Layer 2 solution. He discusses Base's explosive expansion and the increasing interest from institutions like JPMorgan and Shopify. Pollak delves into progressive decentralization, emphasizing the importance of community governance and the risks of centralization. Plus, he shares rapid-fire predictions for the crypto landscape in 2026, touching on market trends and opportunities for innovation.
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Base As A Builder And Creator Hub
- Base became a hub for builders, creators, and consumer apps with projects like Farcaster and Zora thriving on chain.
- Creator capital markets on Base let creators earn in new ways and are forming vibrant economic activity.
Why Institutions Choose Base
- Institutions find Base attractive because Coinbase's trust extends to the chain and because Base offers deep liquidity and proven on-chain business practices.
- Real institutional launches like JP Morgan's deposit token and Shopify's commerce rebuild validate that trust.
Handhold Institutions With Proven Toolkits
- Make it dead simple and trustworthy for institutions to move on chain by offering handholding and turnkey toolkits.
- Show institutions how you solved problems yourself so they can replicate on their own balance sheets and products.