Base: Barbell Strategy Targets Builders and Enterprises

Base is executing a barbell strategy that pairs open builder funding with packaged enterprise infrastructure, according to Jesse Pollak. One side delivers grants, Base Batches and the Base Ecosystem Fund to startups and scaling teams. The other side lets institutions issue stablecoins, run cross-border payments, allow customers to borrow against crypto and earn 7% yield. The approach builds on Base's 2025-2026 growth in on-chain activity and positions the network for both retail innovation and institutional adoption alongside BTC liquidity flows.