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Base’s social bet left it trailing in prediction markets and perps: Pollak

Cointelegraph·July 16, 2026·1 min read
Base’s social bet left it trailing in prediction markets and perps: Pollak

Base creator Jesse Pollak is stepping back from leadership after admitting he was wrong to bet on social experiences driving crypto adoption. Pollak said Base's focus on social left it trailing in prediction markets and perps. The admission marks a strategic shift for the Base ecosystem.

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