Base Creator Jesse Pollak Tapped to Lead Coinbase's Wallet Team
Summary
Jesse Pollak, creator of the Layer 2 blockchain Base, will lead the Coinbase team responsible for the exchange's wallet. Coinbase Wallet, launched in 2017 for mobile and in 2021 as a Chrome extension, aims to expand its reach across the on-chain economy. The app has improved its ranking in Apple's App Store, moving from #99 in September to #79 in October. Pollak, recognized as one of CoinDesk's most influential figures in 2023, contributed to Base reaching over $2.2 billion in total value locked and launching a wrapped version of bitcoin in August.
