TechFlow reported, according to The Block, that Neon, an EVM compatibility solution on Solana, has enabled users on its testnet to pay transaction fees using tokens such as SOL, USDC, and USDT instead of the platform's native token. This feature is scheduled to launch on Neon EVM's development network in the coming weeks, with mainnet support expected in the first quarter of 2024.
Notably, Neon is an Ethereum-based smart contract layer built on Solana. As per a statement, the new functionality offers users who transact with Solana-based tokens—such as SOL, USDC, and USDT—the option to pay transaction fees using those same tokens rather than the native NEON token. The Neon DAO will consider which additional tokens to support in the future.
The initiative also means users can bridge tokens from Ethereum to Solana for use within dapps or services in the Neon EVM ecosystem without requiring NEON tokens, thereby simplifying the user experience.
