Episode Details

Base creator Jesse Pollak named one of CoinDesk's 50 Most Influential.

Base creator Jesse Pollak joins CoinDesk to discuss the chain's explosive growth and institutional appetite. Pollak breaks down the partnership with JPMorgan and Base's decentralization mandate. Plus, his rapid-fire predictions on crypto in 2026.

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For more, check out CoinDesk’s 50 Most Influential article on Jesse Pollak: https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/12/12/most-influential-jesse-pollak. 

To see the full list, visit: https://www.coindesk.com/most-influential-2025.

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Timecodes: 

01:33 Base's Biggest Impact in 2025
02:15 Growth in Creator Economy and Institutional Adoption
03:17 Engaging with Institutions: Trust and Liquidity
07:23 Decentralization Goals and Future Plans
13:26 Exploring the Base Token
17:33 Rapid Fire Questions and 2026 Predictions

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.