Off The Chain

Guillermo Rauch is the founder & CEO of Vercel, working on giving developers the frameworks, workflows, and infrastructure to build a faster, more personalized web. In this conversation, we talk about whether artificial intelligence is going to replace jobs or create more of them, open-source vs closed-source, role of government & regulations, most over-hyped areas vs areas that need more attention, how value will accrue, and what Guillermo is doing with Vercel.  ======================= Base is making it their mission to bring a billion people onchain. But what exactly is Base? It's an Ethereum L2 offering a seamless experience for both builders and users. With near-zero gas fees and rapid transaction speeds, Base is shaping the future of the onchain world. Base is a canvas for everyone, with hundreds of apps in the Base ecosystem, whether you're an emerging creator, a seasoned developer, or someone exploring the onchain space for the first time, Base is designed to bring your ideas to life. S