Achieving self-sovereignty for all users in an open web requires a singular focus – merging chain-abstracted tech with user-owned AI. NEAR is uniquely equipped to realize this vision. Join Eric Winer, CTO of Pagoda, as he shares how NEAR aims to democratize AI access and governance while enabling truly self-sovereign digital experiences through the convergence of blockchain and user-owned AI. Part of an hourlong exploration of the advancements defining the NEAR ecosystem in 2024.