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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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36 snips
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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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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19 snips
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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17 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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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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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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