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Jesse Pollak

Head of Protocols at Coinbase and creator of Base, a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum.

Top 10 podcasts with Jesse Pollak

Ranked by the Snipd community
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54 snips
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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29 snips
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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25 snips
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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17 snips
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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16 snips
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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9 snips
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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5 snips
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.
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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.
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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.
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Aug 23, 2023 • 55min

85. Bringing a billion users onchain w/ Jesse Pollak

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.