In this episode, we sit down with Rowan Stone who leads Business
Development at Base – the layer-2 network on Ethereum launched by
Coinbase earlier this year. Rowan expands on:
The decision to build Base using
Optimism's OP stack and the "Superchain" vision
The vectors of centralization in L2 networks and the path to
decentralization
Early use cases on Base across DeFi, loyalty and the creator
economy
The role of business development in growing an L2 network
About the Podcast
Hosts Matt Walsh and Nic Carter of Castle Island Ventures explore news and deals in the public blockchain space and talk to some of the leading experts in the industry. Learn more and stay up to date at CastleIsland.vc and follow on twitter @CastleIslandVC