Jesse Pollak, the creator of Base—Coinbase's Ethereum Layer 2 network that's become a go-to for memecoin launches—recently posted on X about his experience at Devconnect. He called it "A+" and raved about the vibes from Base builders and creators. For those new to the scene, Base is an optimistic rollup on Ethereum, meaning it bundles transactions to make them cheaper and faster, which is perfect for the wild world of meme tokens.

Here's what Jesse had to say in his post:

devconnect was A+

10/10 energy from base builders and creators. the EF + community did another spot-on job of creating a beautiful, decentralized, accelerating conference. and it all felt supercharged by the clarity, urgency, execution we've driven this year.

day one

That "day one" at the end? It's a nod to the idea that we're still early in the game for blockchain and memes. Devconnect, organized by the Ethereum Foundation and the community, isn't your typical conference. It's more like a decentralized gathering with events scattered around the host city—this time in Argentina, based on attendee mentions. Unlike the bigger Devcon, it's all about deep dives, networking, and accelerating projects without the hype overload.

What stands out is how this ties into the meme token ecosystem. Base has exploded with memecoins like Brett or Toshi, thanks to its low gas fees and seamless integration with Coinbase. Events like Devconnect bring together developers who are building tools for easier token launches, DEXs for trading memes, and even perps (perpetual futures) on volatile assets. Jesse's shoutout to the "clarity, urgency, execution" suggests Base is pushing hard to make onchain creation accessible, which directly fuels meme culture.

The replies to Jesse's post echo this excitement. One user, @djmusicmaxx, joked, "Baseposting became so addictive 🤣," hinting at the trend of "baseposting"—think shitposting but focused on Base memes and updates. Another, @unclekaldoteth, quipped, "day 1 to build day 420 to baseposting," playing on the idea of evolving from building to full-on meme mode.

Take @d0xb00m's reply: "It was great seeing @vibe_trading in attendance! Perps on memes is next level. Still day one wif based hat on!" This references perpetual trading on memecoins, a hot topic for risk-takers in the space. Vibe Trading, a DeFi platform for permissionless perps, shared a photo from the event, emphasizing community building on Base.

Then there's @yike699 with "Day 69 of baseposting," complete with a fun image—classic meme humor keeping the energy high.

Even memecoin mentions popped up, like $BWIF in the replies, showing how these events spark shills and collaborations. One user asked Jesse about memecoin builders in Argentina, underscoring Devconnect's role in connecting global creators.

For meme token enthusiasts, this is huge. Devconnect isn't just talks; it's where ideas turn into code, and code turns into viral tokens. Base's focus on "onchain" everything—apps, art, and yes, memes—gets a turbo boost from these gatherings. If you're building or trading memecoins, keeping an eye on Base's momentum post-Devconnect could uncover the next big thing.

As Jesse implies, with the Ethereum community's decentralized spirit, we're accelerating toward a future where meme tokens aren't just jokes—they're the entry point for millions into blockchain. Day one, indeed. If you're diving into Base memecoins, check out tools like Dexscreener for real-time charts or join communities on X for the latest baseposting.