Episode 137 · Apr 13, 2026 · 43:30 · 34K views

WebAssembly and the Future of Hosting

Syrus Akbary NietoSyrus Akbary NietoFounder & CEO, Wasmer

In WP Legends Episode 137, Syrus Akbary Nieto joins us to explore WebAssembly, serverless infrastructure, and the future of hosting in an AI driven world.

He shares how Wasmer is redefining how applications run across browsers, servers, and the edge, and why WebAssembly could become a powerful alternative to traditional containers.

We also dive into WordPress hosting, PHP, headless setups, AI generated apps, and how infrastructure is evolving as more people start building software.

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In WP Legends Episode 137, Syrus Akbary Nieto joins us to explore WebAssembly, serverless infrastructure, and the future of hosting in an AI driven world.

He shares how Wasmer is redefining how applications run across browsers, servers, and the edge, and why WebAssembly could become a powerful alternative to traditional containers.

We also dive into WordPress hosting, PHP, headless setups, AI generated apps, and how infrastructure is evolving as more people start building software.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:38 Guest Introduction
2:41 From CTO at Try.com to Wasmer journey
4:11 Why WebAssembly is more than just for browsers
7:00 Is WebAssembly a complement to Docker or a replacement
8:23 Serverless is everywhere but why is it still complex
9:55 How Wasmer approaches serverless differently
10:19 Wasmer platform overview
15:38 How YC funding shaped the journey
17:46 Hardest part of selling developer infrastructure
23:28 AI native infrastructure and the future of the web
29:41 Who inspires Wasmer and the competitive landscape
32:43 Rapid fire
42:48 Closing thoughts

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Music Credits:
Valdez off Crenshaw by Terrace Martin
Live Like Legends by Ruelle Nightcore Remix

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