
Jesse Pollak
Head of Base and Coinbase Wallet, focused on building tools for creators in the crypto space.
Top 10 podcasts with Jesse Pollak
Ranked by the Snipd community

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May 11, 2024 • 1h 3min
Layer 2, Rollups, and Building Onchain (with Base)
Jesse Pollak, head of protocols at Coinbase and founder of layer 2 rollup tech, discusses Ethereum's history, upgrades, challenges, winning developer mindshare, rollups and bridges interactions, and the debate on hyphenating 'onchain'. Noah Citron from a16z crypto shares insights on building onchain products and the importance of aligning decentralized products with Ethereum's values.

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Aug 24, 2023 • 60min
The Chopping Block: All About That Base With Jesse Pollak - Ep. 535
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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May 2, 2024 • 1h 5min
1 Billion Users Onchain | Jesse Pollak of Base
Jesse Pollak, co-creator of Base and driving force behind Coinbase's L2 scaling solution, shares how they aim to onboard a billion users onto the blockchain. He discusses Base's impressive growth, scaling by 400x, and its pivotal role in making on-chain transactions more accessible. Pollak delves into reducing transaction costs, the potential for free transactions, and the decentralization debate surrounding Base. Plus, he gives a sneak peek at the exciting Onchain Summer II initiative, designed to boost community engagement and innovation.

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Jul 26, 2023 • 42min
Coinbase's 'Base' Powering Layer 2 Summer
Join Jesse Pollak, the Head of Protocols at Coinbase and creator of the Base Layer 2 solution, as he dives into the future of decentralization. He discusses Base's significant role in ushering in a 'Layer 2 Summer' and the innovative collaborations it promotes. Jesse emphasizes the importance of sustainable public goods funding and the emergence of decentralized applications across industries. With exciting potential on the horizon, he explores how Base can enhance user engagement in the Ethereum ecosystem and revolutionize access to financial services.

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Apr 18, 2025 • 1h 16min
Jesse Pollak on ‘Base Is for Everyone’ + Guy Young and Carlos Domingo on Converge - Ep. 820
Jesse Pollak, Head of Base at Coinbase, unpacks the whirlwind surrounding the ‘Coined It’ memecoin, discussing its explosive rise and fall and its implications for creator monetization. Meanwhile, Guy Young and Carlos Domingo introduce Converge, a groundbreaking chain aimed at merging traditional and decentralized finance. They share insights on its innovative tech stack and security measures, addressing how it will reshape the on-chain landscape for institutions while also ensuring better user experience. A vibrant discussion on the future of tokenized assets rounds out this exciting conversation.

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Aug 28, 2023 • 1h 32min
185 - The Superchain Explained with Jesse Pollak & Ben Jones
Jesse Pollak, Creator of Base at Coinbase, and Ben Jones, Co-founder of Optimism, join the discussion on the revolutionary Superchain. Jesse shares how Base rapidly approached a million users in just two weeks, dramatically outpacing Ethereum in transactions. Ben elaborates on the vision behind the Superchain, emphasizing its role in integrating numerous chains for a billion users on blockchain. They explore the challenges of decentralization, chain interoperability, and the ambition to create connected digital nations within the evolving crypto landscape.

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Sep 19, 2024 • 1h 1min
Creating the Future of the Internet Onchain | Jesse Pollak
Jesse Pollak, a co-founder of Base, delves into the creation of this pioneering Layer 2 solution and its vision for a decentralized internet. He discusses the importance of maintaining user experience and outlines the challenges and innovations the team faces. The conversation also covers the strategic significance of decentralization, the evolving dynamics of blockchain architectures, and his forward-looking perspective on the next five years, emphasizing the transformative potential of on-chain technology and decentralized governance.

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Mar 15, 2024 • 38min
UNCHAINED: How Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade Could Lead to the Rise of Millions of Layer 3s
Ethereum's Dencun upgrade leads to cheaper Layer 2 transactions, paving the way for specialized Layer 3s. Jesse Pollak discusses the impact on Base, differentiation between Layer 1s and 2s, the rise of Layer 3s, and the benefits of Dencun. The podcast also covers legal battles in the cryptocurrency industry and Elon Musk's Dogecoin comment.

Apr 10, 2024 • 49min
Base: Bringing The World Onchain With Jesse Pollak
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.

Mar 15, 2024 • 41min
How Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade Could Lead to the Rise of Millions of Layer 3s - Ep. 620
Jesse Pollak, the creator of Base at Coinbase, shares insights into Ethereum's recent Dencun upgrade, which significantly reduced transaction fees and boosted transactions. He explains how this upgrade differentiates Layer 1s from Layer 2s, sparking the potential rise of specialized Layer 3s. Pollak addresses concerns about the fragmentation and centralization of Layer 2s, and highlights the importance of onchain terminology over crypto jargon. He also discusses the exciting features of transient storage and improved composability between layers.