Base does not engage in under-the-table operations. What does Jesse Pollak of Conflux's statement indicate?

Co-founder Jesse Pollak of Base recently responded directly to community questions on social media. Some users suggested that Base selected a Meme project and supported its price movement behind the scenes, but Jesse Pollak clearly stated: The core team of Base will not do that. This is not just a simple denial but a systematic stance, reflecting Base’s core choice regarding ecosystem governance.

Why Clearly Say “No Manipulation”

Jesse Pollak listed four reasons that dismantle the idea of “secret manipulation”:

• It would actively harm other assets’ rights, creating unfairness within the ecosystem
• It is unsustainable and difficult to maintain long-term, ultimately exposing itself
• It violates the values of free and open markets, which is a core principle of Base
• It is very likely to violate laws, posing huge risks

These reasons are not empty words. In a decentralized ecosystem, once core teams are found to be manipulating the market, trust can collapse instantly. Compared to short-term price boosts, the long-term credibility of the ecosystem is more valuable.

What Base Truly Promises to Do

Jesse Pollak did not stop at denial but proposed an alternative: promoting the distribution and exposure of high-quality assets and applications. The key words here are “high-quality” and “distribution,” which clearly mean—Base’s role is to select and promote, not manipulate.

He also candidly said, “We still have a lot of room for improvement in this area.” This statement is interesting because it admits current shortcomings while showing determination to improve. In other words, high-quality projects within the Base ecosystem may not yet be fully discovered and exposed, and this will be the next focus.

What Does This Reflect

In the fiercely competitive L2 space, each chain is vying for developers and users. Some chains might adopt more aggressive tactics, but Base has chosen a more transparent and regulated approach. This choice carries risks—short-term gains might be slower than “under-the-table” manipulation—but in the long run, transparency and consistency are key to attracting institutional capital and high-quality projects.

From related news, the Base ecosystem is indeed accumulating high-quality applications. Projects like Beezie on Base, Vanar Chain’s cross-chain expansion, and various applications within the ecosystem are gradually building real value for Base. These are genuine ecosystem activities, not false prosperity created through manipulation.

Implications for the Ecosystem

Jesse Pollak’s words, to some extent, are also sending a signal to the community and developers: Base’s success will not rely on behind-the-scenes manipulation but on transparent ecosystem development and the genuine accumulation of value. This may be a cold shower for projects that rely on “team support” to pump prices, but for long-term participants, this commitment enhances the ecosystem’s predictability and security.

Summary

This clarification from the co-founders of Base essentially emphasizes a choice: to take the harder but lawful and ethical path. In today’s crypto market filled with temptations and risks, such a clear stance is actually rare. Distributing and exposing high-quality assets and applications may not be as exciting as market manipulation, but it is the foundation for sustainable ecosystem development. Base’s acknowledgment of room for improvement means that future ecosystem optimizations are worth paying close attention to.