The Milk Road Show Coinbase’s Plan To Disrupt Finance, Social & Payments w/ Base Founder Jesse Pollak
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Aug 8, 2025 
Jesse Pollak, a pivotal force at Coinbase and creator of Base, dives into Coinbase's ambitious plans beyond just being an exchange. He discusses the transformative potential of the Base App for social media and payments. Topics include the evolution of cryptocurrency regulations, fostering a decentralized future, and redefining the creator economy through crypto. Pollak shares excitement about innovations enhancing user experience and privacy, painting a vibrant picture of the financial landscape's future.
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From Lawsuits To Collaboration With Regulators
- Jesse recalled that Paul Atkins' speech felt surreal given prior regulator silence and lawsuits.
- He described meeting SEC staff like Hester Pierce and now experiencing collaborative policymaking.
Regulatory Clarity Unleashes Builders
- Regulatory antagonism created a culture of fear that made builders spend on legal fees instead of engineering.
- Jesse says the recent shift lets builders focus on product rather than defense.
Payments Alone Won't Deliver Viral Growth
- Stablecoins improve cross-border payments but rarely displace good local payment rails by themselves.
- Jesse argues social features are the stronger vector for consumer viral growth in crypto.