Jesse Pollak of Base Co-Founder Hints at "Base Life"

Jesse Pollak, the creator and protocol lead of Base, posted about "Base Life," the first popular project on the Base App. He expressed enthusiasm for more content from China emerging on the Base Network in a Lookonchain post.

Jesse Pollak, the creator and protocol lead of Base, recently posted on social media about "Base Life," the first popular project on the Base App. He expressed enthusiasm for more content from China emerging on the Base Network in a Lookonchain post.

Pollak's optimism highlights the potential growth and innovation within the Base ecosystem. As the first popular project on the Base App, "Base Life" serves as a promising indicator of what is to come. The Base Network, launched by Coinbase in August 2023, is positioned as a permissionless Layer-2 network designed to lower barriers for developers. This network aims to foster an environment where projects can thrive without significant upfront costs.

In a related development, Jesse Pollak has advocated for zero-cost listings on exchanges to boost developer growth. He contrasts Binance's promotional fee practices with Base's model, which encourages developers to "build" without upfront listing charges. This stance has sparked debate within the community, with some users citing compliance and liquidity costs as reasons exchanges charge fees, as reported in a Coinotag article.

The zero-cost listing model proposed by Base and Coinbase is designed to minimize upfront barriers for developers, allowing them to allocate more resources towards product development. However, exchanges that charge fees typically do so to cover onboarding costs such as compliance reviews, security audits, market-making, and liquidity provisioning. Those fees also fund promotional placements and airdrop administration, the Coinotag article noted.

The industry is currently grappling with the tension between openness and operational cost recovery. As regulators and market actors refine standards, the debate over whether exchanges should charge for listings and promotions will continue to shape where projects choose to launch. Developers weighing their options must consider the trade-offs between immediate costs and long-term support.

As the Base Network continues to evolve, the success of projects like "Base Life" will be crucial in demonstrating the network's potential. With a focus on low friction and developer-first access, Base aims to create a vibrant ecosystem where innovation can flourish.