Head of Base Jesse Pollak Looks Forward to Coinbase Listing All Base Assets via DEX
Jesse Pollak, the Head of Base at Coinbase, has expressed a forward-looking vision where all digital assets launched on Base—a Layer 2 blockchain built on Ethereum—can eventually be listed on Coinbase through decentralized exchange (DEX) infrastructure.
In recent remarks, Pollak emphasized the growing need for seamless integration between decentralized networks and centralized platforms. “The future is open, permissionless, and onchain,” Jesse Pollak said, reinforcing Coinbase’s broader strategy of embracing decentralization while maintaining compliance and user trust.
Base has quickly become one of the most active Layer 2 ecosystems, hosting thousands of assets and a growing number of decentralized applications (dApps). However, only a small fraction of these assets are currently available for trading on Coinbase due to regulatory, liquidity, and vetting hurdles.
Pollak’s vision centers around building a DEX-native listing pipeline, potentially enabling any asset launched on Base to be traded directly on Coinbase through decentralized liquidity protocols. This could democratize access to listings and significantly reduce listing bottlenecks, giving developers and users broader market exposure.
Coinbase has already taken steps in this direction with its onchain initiatives, including the introduction of Base and integration with Layer 2-friendly services. As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, such a DEX-enabled model could strike a balance between compliance and the ethos of open finance.
While challenges remain—particularly in areas like risk management, asset vetting, and legal clarity—Jesse Pollak’s comments highlight a bold shift in how major exchanges like Coinbase might operate in the future: more open, more automated, and more onchain
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