

Jesse Pollak
Head of Base and Coinbase Wallet. Building the future with teams at JP Morgan, Shopify, and other builders.
Top 10 podcasts with Jesse Pollak
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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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Jul 26, 2025 • 0sec
Crypto's Everything App | Base's Creator, Jesse Pollak
Jesse Pollak, the visionary behind Base, unveils his ambitious crypto-powered everything app designed to empower creators and redefine social media. He discusses how Base tackles the challenges creators face, offering equitable revenue models and innovative features to enhance user interactions. Pollak shares insights on content optimization strategies aimed at achieving virality and highlights the rise of mini apps within the platform. He also addresses concerns around creator monetization, painting an exciting picture of a more decentralized and rewarding digital economy.

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Jun 20, 2025 • 45min
Why JPMorgan and Shopify Are Rolling Out New Products on Ethereum Layer 2 Base - Ep. 855
Jesse Pollak, Head of Base and Coinbase Wallet, shares insights on JPMorgan's groundbreaking launch of the JPMD deposit token for institutional clients on the Base platform. The discussion highlights why major players like JPMorgan and Shopify are moving to blockchain, the distinctions between deposit tokens and stablecoins, and how the infrastructure is finally poised for institutional adoption. Jesse also touches on the impressive scaling of Base and Coinbase's plans to enhance user access to on-chain assets, addressing skepticism around Ethereum's role in this transformation.

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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 17, 2025 • 3h 54min
Astronomer CEO Affair at Coldplay Concert, JUUL Approved by the FDA, Is AI Causing Historic Crashouts? | Chris Power, Jeremie Eliahou, Chris Best, Alex Mashrabov, Jesse Pollak, Billy Thalheimer, Jonathan Mortensen, Douwe Kiela & More
In this conversation, Chris Power, CEO of Hadrian, shares insights on their impressive $260 million funding aimed at enhancing American manufacturing. Jeremie Eliahou discusses Meta's ambitious AI infrastructure projects and the competition for energy resources. Jesse Pollak from Coinbase unveils the future of decentralized finance with Base. Meanwhile, Alex Mashrabov highlights how Higgsfield AI is innovating content creation for social media. Lastly, Billy Thalheimer talks about the potential of all-electric seagliders in modern defense.

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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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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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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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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.