Building on Solana was initially challenging, but developers willing to tackle those difficulties were able to create innovative solutions that attracted users.

During the FTX crisis, many believed Solana was dead, but the teams building on Solana were resilient and managed to keep their funds safe, allowing for continued development.

We attracted developers who were looking for new capacity and were willing to endure the challenges of building on Solana, which ultimately led to successful projects.

Our vision for Solana has remained remarkably consistent, which is surprising given the amount of uncertainty and luck involved in the startup journey.

Solana's willingness to iterate quickly and make significant changes to the protocol while it's operational sets it apart from other blockchain projects.

The launch of Binance Smart Chain led to many low-effort projects that crowded the market, but those unable to overcome the friction of building on Solana were filtered out, allowing for more capable developers to thrive.

The platform's design reduced developer optionality, making it harder to code but ultimately lowering business risk, which contributed to the success of memecoins on Solana.

Building a strong developer ecosystem is incredibly challenging, but it's essential for the platform's success.

We realized that we weren't alone in our struggles; other startups faced similar challenges, and persistence was key to success.