How Base Plans to Bring the Next Billion Users On-Chain | Xen Baynham-Herd

What will bring the next billion users on-chain?At Proof of Talk 2026 in Paris, Alex Richardson sits down with Xen Baynham-Herd, Head of Marketing at Base, to explore how stablecoins, AI agents, tokenization, and open blockchain infrastructure are reshaping crypto adoption.In this episode, we discuss:- Why Base believes stablecoins are crypto's biggest breakthrough- How AI agents could accelerate on-chain adoption- What Base MCP means for developers- Why tokenized markets are gaining momentum- Open blockchains vs. permissioned networks- How USDC expands global financial access- Why builder communities are essential to Web3 growth- What institutions are looking for in cryptoRecorded at Proof of Talk 2026 in Paris.🎧 Listen now and follow Bitcoin.com News on Spotify for more conversations with the founders, builders, and industry leaders shaping the future of crypto, stablecoins, AI, and on-chain finance.Chapters:00:00 The Future of Crypto Adoption03:09 Building a Blockchain Ecosystem06:07 Innovations in DeFi and AI Integration08:57 Market Dynamics and User Engagement12:03 Global Access and Tokenized Assets14:55 The Role of Open Chains in Institutional Adoption