Neon EVM: Important Highlights And Monthly Recap!
Gm Neonauts,
We are stoked to announce some major updates in this newsletter. The last two months were a strategic game-changer at Neon EVM! With the launch of our Solana-native vision and network extension, we are charting a bold new course that will fast-track EVM developers straight to the heart of the Solana ecosystem. This opens up fresh paths for growth and innovation, and we can’t wait to share more with you!
Here’s a glimpse into what’s been happening at Neon EVM ↓🌐👇
Pioneering Solana Network Extension: Expanding Capabilities
We hit a major positioning milestone by pioneering Network Extension—a new vertical in the crypto industry. Within the rapidly growing Solana ecosystem, it was noticed that several innovative projects don’t fit into any clear category, creating challenges for market understanding and accurate classification. This led to the introduction of Network Extensions: specialized modules or "legos" that add specific functions or broaden the Solana core capabilities (Execution, Settlement, Consensus, or Data Availability layers) without fragmenting liquidity and user experience.
As the pioneer Network Extension, Neon EVM will provide EVM builders with access to Solana L1 capabilities by directly integrating with its base layer, without any user or liquidity fragmentation. Other Network Extensions include MagicBlock, Arcium, Squads, MarginFi, Jito, Light Protocol, and more.
With this, we solidify our position as the go-to enabler for EVM developers looking to dive into Solana L1's high-speed, scalable environment. Ready to build faster, bigger, and better? This is your cue.
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A Solana-native Vision: Creating a Fast-track to Solana Environment
As part of this continued evolution, we unveiled our Solana-native vision. For EVM dApps, this implies unlocking access to Solana L1’s liquidity, user base, integrations, and features—like Token Extensions and, Solana Pay.
This vision aims to abstract complexity for both users and developers. By enabling Solana users to interact with Neon EVM dApps from familiar wallets like Phantom, Neon EVM offers a seamless and unified experience. Enhanced composability will make it easier for Solidity smart contracts deployed on Neon EVM to call Solana programs and leverage liquidity in the ecosystem.
There has never been a better time for EVM developers to extend onto the Solana environment via Neon EVM. So if you are looking to build on Neon EVM and haven’t contacted us yet, now is the perfect time to do so.
Connect with our team to explore new opportunities. 🤝
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Token2049 & BreakPoint: Side Events, Panels & Networking
In other news, our team was active at Token 2049 and BreakPoint in Singapore, and the energy was electric! The events were packed with cutting-edge discussions about the future of blockchain, and Solana's growing presence was a trending topic. From panel talks to networking sessions, the excitement around was undeniable.
Our CPO, Yuri Yurchenko, was at the Multichain Day panel on “Modular Infra: Scaling and Unifying Web3” alongside teams from Lava Network, Avail Project, Saga, and Movement Labs. The panel addressed key topics, including how modular infrastructure enhances scalability and interoperability, the security benefits of decentralized networks, and the advantages it brings to developers building cross-chain dApps.
At Breakpoint 2024, our team connected with the Solana team, engaging in discussions around our product and sharing some fun merch with the community over two days of lively interaction.
Locate us next at ETHGlobal and Devcon🤝
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Technical Advancements: Enhancing Our Infrastructure
As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the Neon EVM experience, we are developing a new onboarding portal to simplify and streamline user access. This portal will serve as a gateway for developers and users alike, offering a more intuitive and seamless entry point into the Neon EVM ecosystem. Additionally, our Tracer API is being upgraded with improved tracing methods, ensuring more precise tracking for developers working on the platform.
We have also completed our research on Composability V2, yielding promising insights for future developments that will enhance the functionality of Neon EVM. In addition, we are addressing some long-standing challenges, including resolving the “block.timestamp” issue in Solidity, which will help optimize performance.
These technical advancements underscore our dedication to providing a reliable and efficient infrastructure, ensuring a seamless experience for our users.
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Podcasts and Mentions: Featuring the Neon EVM Brand
Yuri Yurchenko, Neon EVM CPO, was a featured guest on the Exponential DeFi podcast. Yury discussed in detail why Neon EVM is a fast track to Solana, our position in the Network Extensions category, and upcoming features like full composability. The podcast is available across Spotify, and Apple podcast, do tune in.
In another podcast, Daria Agadzhanova, DevRel, did a deep dive into Neon EVM with host Thomas Bahamas of the Solana Weekly podcast. The feature discussed how developers can build on Neon EVM and the various developer tooling available for EVM builders. Take a listen or read on Substack, or better still, go mint this collectible on DRiP.
As we build, we are happy for the love we receive from supporters across continents and will continue to deliver best-in-class technology.
Stay tuned and keep those community vibes strong! ❤️
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