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February 29, 2024 30 mins

A Preview to ETH Denver, hosts delve into strategies aimed at democratizing Ethereum accessibility for all attendees, ensuring inclusivity across the community.

This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community Fund

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In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, welcome Jesse Pollak, the Creator of Base and Head of Protocols, as a guest host. Together, they delve into topics such as Decentralized Governance, Fraud Proofs, Security, and other relevant discussions leading up to ETH DENVER. 

Takeaways |

  • Base has made significant progress in reducing fees and improving wallets and identity infrastructure.
  • The rise and fall of FriendTech showcased the challenges of building consumer social products on-chain.
  • The partnership with the Optimism Foundation has allowed Base to contribute to decentralized governance and receive OP tokens.
  • The launch of smart wallets aims to simplify the user experience and make on-chain transactions more accessible.


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The Protocol: Friend.tech Fades as Crypto Craze, but Ethereum Is Scaling

Fintech Provider Portal Raises $34M Seed Round for Bitcoin-Based Decentralized Exchange

Jesse Pollak Creator; Head of Protocols Base; Coinbase 

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