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Base 'Exploring' Network Token, Jesse Pollak Says

The Coinbase-backed L2 is weighing a token launch amid record growth.

Sep 15, 2025 • 1 min read

Base is exploring plans to launch its own token, network creator Jesse Pollak confirmed Monday at the BaseCamp event — a move that could supercharge usage on Ethereum’s most active layer-2 chain. But he emphasized it’s still early days.

What’s the Scoop?

Token Incoming? Base is “exploring a network token,” Pollak said, marking a shift from Coinbase’s original 2023 stance that it had no token plans.
Early Stage: Pollak stressed there’s no firm timeline yet. The team will build the token on Ethereum and work with U.S. regulators on compliance for distribution.
Airdrop Chatter: While no details were confirmed, speculation is already mounting around a potential airdrop as users rush to farm eligibility.

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