Coinbase's Base blockchain abandons social features as Jesse Pollak steps back, Cobie takes over, and the platform refocuses on trading, payments, and AI

Jesse Pollak said he is handing the Base App back to Coinbase to focus on building Base into "the blockchain for global finance."

Coinbase executive Jesse Pollak will focus on Base blockchain's infrastructure, prioritizing trading, stablecoin payments, and AI agents.