On this episode of FYI, ARK Chief Futurist Brett Winton and Research Associate Lorenzo Valente sit down with Jesse Pollak, the driving force and creator of Coinbase’s Layer 2 solution, Base. Together they explore the intricate details of how Coinbase is aiming to transform its core business through innovative blockchain solutions. Jesse shares his journey from initial failures to the successful launch of Base and discusses the broader implications for the crypto industry."The way we really think about Base is that we are building an open global economy." - Jesse PollakKey Points From This Episode:The inception and purpose of Base, Coinbase’s Layer 2 solutionJesse Pollack’s journey from idea to successful implementation of BaseThe technological innovations behind Base and its Optimism partnershipCoinbase’s vision for the future on-chain economyThe strategic importance of decentralization and open-source technologyThe expected impact of 4844 and future scaling plansHow Base aims to support hundreds of millions of usersThe role of Coinbase Wallet in driving on-chain adoptionPredictions on the rapid growth of on-chain applicationsThe economic model driving Coinbase’s on-chain strategy