lots of conversations about base over the last week. wanted to share my candid take after a week of listening and a lot of reflection over the last 6 months. first off - in case it’s not obvious, the first quarter of 2026 was a punch in the face. I spent 2024 and 2025 making a two pronged bet to br
The author reflects on Base's strategy and acknowledges that the bet on social experiences was wrong while the bet on builders was right.
lots of conversations about base over the last week. wanted to share my candid take after a week of listening and a lot of reflection over the last 6 months. first off - in case it’s not obvious, the first quarter of 2026 was a punch in the face. I spent 2024 and 2025 making a two pronged bet to br
RT @jessepollak: lots of conversations about base over the last week. wanted to share my candid take after a week of listening and a lot of…
RT @jessepollak: lots of conversations about base over the last week. wanted to share my candid take after a week of listening and a lot of…
lots of conversations about base over the last week. wanted to share my candid take after a week of listening and a lot of reflection over the last 6 months. first off - in case it’s not obvious, the first quarter of 2026 was a punch in the face. I spent 2024 and 2025 making a two pronged bet to br
Really authentic and vulnerable post from @jessepollak this morning. A lot was said and there’s clearly a major shift happening in how Base is thinking about the future. If you don’t want to read the whole thing, here’s my quick summary and thoughts 👇
- Called the first quarter of 2026 a punch in the face - Spent 2024 and 2025 betting in onchain social - Got the builder thesis right - Got the social thesis wrong - Saw Farcaster, Zora, Mini Apps and creator coins collapse - Admitted he was wrong about social - Allowed Base to fall behind in ke
lots of conversations about base over the last week. wanted to share my candid take after a week of listening and a lot of reflection over the last 6 months. first off - in case it’s not obvious, the first quarter of 2026 was a punch in the face. I spent 2024 and 2025 making a two pronged bet to br
lots of conversations about base over the last week. wanted to share my candid take after a week of listening and a lot of reflection over the last 6 months. first off - in case it’s not obvious, the first quarter of 2026 was a punch in the face. I spent 2024 and 2025 making a two pronged bet to br