Base Creator Jesse Pollak Sparks Backlash by Endorsing Soulja Boy–Linked Meme Token
Base creator Jesse Pollak faced backlash for appearing to endorse a meme token linked to rapper Soulja Boy.Summary
Base creator Jesse Pollak generated significant criticism after engaging with rapper Soulja Boy on X, where Pollak suggested that Base offered instant creator earnings, seemingly endorsing Soulja Boy's crypto activity, which many interpreted as backing a meme token linked to the rapper.
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT immediately called out Pollak, referencing prior research detailing Soulja Boy's history of promoting numerous crypto projects and NFT launches that allegedly ended in scams or collapses, including past regulatory issues.
The controversy highlights concerns about reputational risk for major, Coinbase-backed infrastructure like Base, as critics argue that endorsements from key builders implicitly validate figures with troubled promotional track records, contrasting with arguments for permissionless systems.
(Source：BeInCrypto)