Jesse Pollak, creator of the Base layer-2 network for Ethereum, has been appointed as the new head of the team working on the Coinbase Wallet. This appointment followed the departure of Coinbase's vice president of engineering, Manish Gupta.
Jesse Pollak's Appointment
Jesse Pollak announced his new appointment in a post on X, noting that he also joins the eight-person Coinbase executive team. Pollak led the Base network since its launch in August 2023. His appointment has received commendations from many in the crypto community.
Improving User Experience of Coinbase Wallet
Many observers expect significant improvements in the user experience of the Coinbase Wallet under Pollak's leadership. Pollak expressed commitment to simplifying the use of the Coinbase Wallet. He noted that both Coinbase Wallet and Base network share the same goal: to simplify the on-chain process for users. Having the same lead would facilitate the collaboration between the teams.
Crypto Community's Reaction
Many in the crypto community highlighted Pollak's potential in improving the Coinbase Wallet team. One user noted that this will create synergy between Coinbase, Base, and Coinbase Wallet, enhancing the popularity of the Base network. Jacob Horne, founder of Zora blockchain, also expressed excitement about the appointment. Additional opinions suggested that integration with Base would help Coinbase Wallet achieve its goals, including gasless swaps and supporting memecoins.
Jesse Pollak, founder of the Base network, will now lead the Coinbase Wallet team. This appointment is expected to improve the user experience and increase the number of users for both Coinbase Wallet and Base network.
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