one challenge with building across different blockchains is that developers may have to adapt their code and tools before they can reach users in another ecosystem. this is especially relevant when working with ethereum and solana, where smart contracts follow different execution environments. @RomeProtocol brings the EVM into solana, allowing solidity contracts to run alongside native solana programs. for developers, this creates a few practical possibilities: → keep using familiar solidity tools → connect contracts with existing solana programs → explore solana-native liquidity without rebuilding everything in rust the interesting part is that this goes beyond making applications available on another chain. it gives developers a way to combine EVM logic with solana's existing infrastructure. whether this leads to more useful applications will depend on what builders actually create with it but reducing the friction between these environments is a meaningful place to start