Base's Rise: Jesse Pollak's Layer-Two Network

Jesse Pollak, Coinbases Base network creator, has driven its popularity with cheaper, simpler crypto activities and new decentralized apps. Base reached $15B in total value locked in January, making it one of the largest layer-two networks. Despite criticism over his memecoin launch, Pollaks focus on financial and social applications, like Aerodrome Finance and Zora, has boosted Bases ecosystem. With explosive growth and hints of a native token, Base is becoming a hub for online culture and experimentation.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.