When I sat down with Austin Federa a few weeks ago, the crypto world's sentiment, especially around Solana, was still a bit bleak. Fast forward to today, and the landscape seems to have shifted dramatically. In our wide-ranging conversation about Solana, we delved deep into:

- Solana's unique approach to scaling blockchain at its core.

- The history and evolution of computing and its parallels with blockchain.

- The economic dynamics of crypto and how Solana fits into the bigger picture.

- The challenges and criticisms faced by Solana in the crypto community.

- Austin's journey from environmental studies to the forefront of blockchain technology.

It's fascinating how a few weeks can change perspectives. Dive into our chat and discover the philosophy, technology, and rise of Solana.