Dive deep into the forefront of blockchain technology in this episode of the Building Web3 podcast. Join host Jax Dwyer as he welcomes Joanna Zeng, Co-Founder of SOON, and Max, Co-Founder of YONA Network, to discuss how the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) is redefining scalability, interoperability, and innovation across Solana, Ethereum, and Bitcoin ecosystems.


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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Founders and Their Companies
1:23 Joanna's Departure from OP and Move to Solana
4:10 Explanation of SVM
7:30 Comparison of Ethereum's L2 Approach and Solana's Network Extension
11:18 Solana's Interoperability with Ethereum and Bitcoin
16:00 Developer Experience with SVM
19:00 App Chains vs. Network Extensions
20:45 Interoperability with Ton
22:18 Attracting Developers to SVM
25:40 Upcoming Events and Testnet Launch

Explore the groundbreaking potential of app chains and network extensions as these co-founders share their insights on improving blockchain performance, reducing fragmentation, and enhancing developer experience. This episode delves into how SVM technology enables faster transaction finality, lower latency, and the creation of application-specific chains to meet the demands of modern decentralized applications, from on-chain gaming to decentralized AI.

Joanna and Max break down the unique features of SVM compared to EVM, emphasizing how its parallel execution capabilities and millisecond-level block times outpace traditional blockchain technology. They also discuss why developers are turning to SVM to overcome bottlenecks, improve composability, and create new use cases for Web3 that were previously impossible.

Key Highlights:

How the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) supports real-time performance with unparalleled speed and efficiency.

Insights into the development of app-specific chains to solve fragmentation issues and enhance liquidity flow across ecosystems.

The role of SVM in unlocking new possibilities in decentralized AI, DeFi, and on-chain gaming applications.

Why YONA Network is combining Bitcoin's liquidity with SVM's superior performance to build groundbreaking blockchain applications.

How SOON is fostering a builder culture by bringing Solana’s technical innovations to Ethereum and Ton, bridging fragmented ecosystems.

The conversation also tackles critical topics such as the challenges of building on Bitcoin, the role of modular blockchain architecture in enabling scalability, and the importance of creating a vibrant developer community. Joanna shares SOON's vision for bringing Solana’s gold-standard execution layer to other ecosystems, while Max explains YONA Network’s unique approach to integrating SVM with Bitcoin’s unparalleled liquidity.

This episode is packed with actionable insights for developers, blockchain enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the future of Web3. Whether you're exploring cross-chain interoperability, building high-performance decentralized applications, or curious about the evolution of app chains, this discussion will provide the clarity and inspiration you need to dive deeper into the world of blockchain innovation.

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