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Jesse Pollak's 'New Day One': How Onchain Social is Revolutionizing Meme Tokens on Base

Jesse Pollak's 'New Day One': How Onchain Social is Revolutionizing Meme Tokens on Base

Remember that buzz from just two months ago? Yeah, the one where Jesse Pollak, the brains behind Base, dropped some serious wisdom on the future of onchain social. In a tweet that's still rippling through the crypto community, @onlybased_god shared a clip from Pollak's talk, highlighting how platforms like Base, Zora, Farcaster, and XMTP are set to flip the creator economy on its head. And for us in the meme token world, this is huge—it's all about earning, sharing, building, and diving into a new economy where creators (that's you and me) actually own the show.

Let's break it down. The clip captures Pollak onstage, scratching his head in that relatable "mind-blown" way, as he wraps up a packed day of announcements. He's talking about the new Base app loaded with features, the introduction of Base accounts and payments, and how all this tech lets you carry what you care about across the internet. But the real kicker? Onchain social. Pollak's excited about how Base, teamed up with Zora for NFT minting, Farcaster for decentralized social networking, and XMTP for secure messaging, can reshape the creator economy.

Jesse Pollak speaking at a crypto event

"I believe that onchain social can flip the script and put ownership and control actually back in the hands of the creators," Pollak says in the video. Think about it: for the last two decades, big tech has been calling the shots on the internet. But now, with onchain tools, creators—like those pumping out viral memes—can truly own their content, monetize directly, and build communities without middlemen skimming off the top.

This isn't just talk. Pollak announces unlocking access to the Base app right then and there, urging everyone to try it, share it, and even tell their family about it. "We're just starting, and it's a new day one," he declares, ending with a pumped-up "Base Time!" chant. It's that kind of energy that's fueling the meme token surge on Base.

Speaking of which, the tweet sparked some lively replies that tie right into the meme scene. Take @ShieldCoinBase, who chimed in with "Shield is helping create a new day one on base. We are a movement with a real mission. Ready to make this industry stronger than ever by supporting @standwithcrypto." Shield, adored by Coinbase fans, positions itself as a pro-crypto symbol—perfect for the meme token ethos of community-driven advocacy.

Shield Coin Base logo

Then there's @Base500Index, dropping images and hyping their Memetic ETF Index on Base (contract address: 0x1656d5B9F63eb7502f42bA60119F79aA3Fa5A0c0). It's like a basket of top memes, showing how onchain social enables innovative financial plays in the meme space.

Other replies echo the build-on-Base vibe, with users like @nounspacetom reflecting on how "onchain social isn't just a tech shift, it's a new frontier for how we connect, create, and claim our digital space." And @ugeflames simply states: "Build it on @base." Even @theagnft points out onboarding challenges, reminding us that while the vision is grand, smoothing out user experience is key—maybe we need a Steve Jobs revival for that.

The tweet also links to a Zora coin mint: this new economy. It's essentially immortalizing Pollak's message as an onchain asset, where holders unlock features and join the conversation. No comments yet, but that's your cue to jump in.

For meme token enthusiasts, this "new day one" means more than hype—it's practical. On Base, low fees and seamless integrations make launching and trading memes easier than ever. Platforms like Farcaster let meme communities thrive with decentralized posts, while Zora turns viral moments into collectibles. XMTP adds private chats for collab without big brother watching.

If you're building or trading memes, Pollak's vision is your roadmap. It's about earning from your creations, sharing without censorship, and experiencing an economy where value flows directly to participants. As Base continues to evolve, keep an eye on how these onchain social tools supercharge the next wave of meme tokens. Who knows? Your next big idea could be the one that flips the script.

Got thoughts on this? Hit up the comments or mint that Zora coin. Let's keep building this new economy together.

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