BONUS Episode: The Year We Built Base, a 2024 Restrospective Featuring Jesse Pollak

2024 was a monumental year for Base, Coinbase’s Layer 2 Ethereum blockchain, as it reshaped the onchain economy and redefined what’s possible on the new internet. Zero Rights Media's own JackWyldes sat down with Base founder Jesse Pollak to talk about the year that was, and what to expect in 2025. Here’s some of what made 2024 unforgettable: • 🌟 Exponential Growth: Base’s Total Value Locked (TVL) soared from $742M to $13.56B, making it the largest Ethereum Layer 2. • ⚡ Daily Transactions: Over 4M transactions per day, outpacing even Ethereum Layer 1. • 🚀 Developer Empowerment: Hosted the biggest onchain hackathon with 7,500 builders and 1,250 projects during Onchain Summer II. • 🌍 Global Impact: Launched localized stablecoins (Nigerian Naira, Kenyan Shilling) and connected with builders in 7 countries over 21 days. • 💡 Innovative dApps: Projects like Farcaster, Zora, Blackbird, and Daylight are transforming dining, energy, and social experiences. • ✨ Inclusivity and Simplicity: Introduced Base Name Service (BNS) and simplified wallet tools to make onchain accessible to everyone. Base is building the future onchain. As we look ahead to 2025, their mission remains clear: empower creators, connect global communities, and make onchain technology for everyone. Join us as we continue to grow, innovate, and redefine what’s possible. stay BASED. 🌐