What's up everybody, it's Thomas Bahamas and you are here for another episode of Solana Weekly. We did it, we got an interview with Daria from Neon and I'm pumped to release it!

1. Introduction and Opening Jingle

• “It’s Another Week on Solana”: An upbeat intro song setting the stage for the episode with guest Daria from Neon.

2. Meet Daria from Neon

• Guest Introduction: Daria, Developer Relations at Neon, shares her role and Neon’s mission to onboard EVM developers to Solana.

3. Understanding Neon: EVM Compatibility on Solana

• Building ETH Native Apps on Solana: Discussing how Neon allows developers to deploy Ethereum-native apps on Solana using existing codebases.

4. User and Developer Perspectives

• Interacting with Neon via MetaMask: Exploring how users use Neon with MetaMask and the Neon gas token.

• Developer Experience: Insights into deploying apps on Neon and the minimal differences compared to Ethereum.

5. Neon vs. Layer 2 Solutions

• Network Extension Rather Than L2: How Neon differs from traditional Ethereum L2 solutions and serves as a network extension for Solana.

6. The Impact of Solana’s FireDancer on Neon

• Enhanced Performance with FireDancer: Discussing how FireDancer benefits Neon by increasing transaction speed and throughput.

7. Neon’s Ecosystem and Points Program

• DApps on Neon: Highlighting popular applications like Ice Cream Swap

• Incentivizing Activity: Introducing Neon’s Points Program that rewards users for engaging with the ecosystem.

8. Neon’s Expansion to Bitcoin

• Bringing EVM to Bitcoin L2: Exploring Neon’s collaboration with projects like Yona to enable EVM compatibility on Bitcoin through Layer 2 solutions.

9. The Future of Interoperability

• Bridging Blockchains: Discussing the importance of interoperability and how Neon facilitates interactions between EVM and Solana.

10. Developer and User Experience: Solana vs. Ethereum

• Comparing Ecosystems: Examining the differences in user experience and developer tooling between Solana and Ethereum.

11. The Role of AI in Development

• AI as a Productivity Booster: Delving into how AI tools like ChatGPT and Replit impact programming and developer efficiency.

12. Navigating Crypto Regulations

• Regulatory Landscapes: Sharing thoughts on crypto regulations in different regions and their effects on developers and users.

13. Rapid-Fire Questions with Daria

• Fun Insights: Light-hearted questions covering topics like participating in crypto culture, working remotely, and personal interests.

14. Building in Bull and Bear Markets

• Preferences and Strategies: Discussing the pros and cons of building during different market conditions.

15. Cultural Exchange: Italian Food and Wine

• Italian Cuisine Discussions: A conversation about Italian dining customs, favorite wines, and cultural observations.

16. Closing Thoughts and Upcoming Announcements

• Teasing Neon’s Big News: Daria hints at a significant upcoming announcement and encourages listeners to stay tuned.

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