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Crypto: Jesse Pollak Admits He Was Wrong, Base Missed the Train on Perps and Prediction Betting

Cointribune·July 16, 2026·1 min read
Crypto: Jesse Pollak Admits He Was Wrong, Base Missed the Train on Perps and Prediction Betting

Jesse Pollak, creator of Base, admitted the platform made a strategic error by prioritizing social experiences over prediction markets and perpetual contracts. He acknowledged this choice caused a loss of valuable time as the blockchain ecosystem evolved rapidly. The statement reflects a reassessment of network priorities to meet user expectations.

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