When Coinbase’s layer-2 blockchain, Base, launched in August 2023, it quickly gained attention for its association with meme coins like BALD—a token poking fun at CEO Brian Armstrong's hairline. Despite the playful nature of these early projects, Jesse Pollak, the visionary behind Base, is adamant that the blockchain is far more than a haven for internet memes. In a recent interview at Devcon in Bangkok, Pollak reflected on the wild, unpredictable launch of BALD, which took many, including hi...