# Neon EVM > Fast track to Solana Neon EVM enables Ethereum developers to deploy Solidity smart contracts on Solana without code changes, accessing Solana's speed and low transaction costs. Neon EVM operates as an Ethereum Virtual Machine smart contract on Solana, allowing developers to deploy EVM-compatible dApps while benefiting from Solana's parallel transaction processing, low fees, and high throughput. The platform provides full Web3 API compatibility and supports standard Ethereum development tools including Hardhat, Foundry, Remix, and MetaMask. Developers can leverage Solana's infrastructure without learning Rust or reconfiguring existing Ethereum codebases. - Type: Company - Sector: Infrastructure - Status: Active - Founded: 2023-01-01 - Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/Neon_EVM ## Products - [Neon EVM](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Neon_EVM): An Ethereum Virtual Machine smart contract deployed on Solana that processes EVM-compatible transactions according to Ethereum rules, enabling parallel execution through Solana's runtime. The system accepts Ethereum-like transactions via Web3 API, converts them through Neon Proxy operators, and executes them on Solana while maintaining full compatibility with Solidity development tools and ERC-20 token standards. (Developer Tooling, Live, Main Product) - [NeonPass](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Neon_EVM): A token transfer tool facilitating bidirectional asset movement between Solana Associated Token Accounts and Neon EVM ERC-20-wrapped Token Accounts. The system wraps SPL tokens in ERC-20 interfaces for use within Neon EVM smart contracts and unwraps them back to SPL format for Solana ecosystem operations. (Cross-chain Infrastructure, Live) - [Neon Proxy](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Neon_EVM): An operator-run service that converts Ethereum-like transactions into Solana-compatible transaction batches, providing full Web3 API compatibility for Ethereum clients. The proxy handles transaction pre-testing, gas estimation, and multi-transaction packaging to overcome Solana's account limits while maintaining Ethereum development workflows. (Developer Tooling, Live) - [Neon DAO](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Neon_EVM): An on-chain governance system deployed as Solana smart contracts enabling NEON token holders to propose and vote on protocol upgrades, treasury fund distributions, and development initiatives. The system implements a two-key approval process requiring both DAO participant votes and Neon Foundation signatures for treasury transactions. (DAO Management Platform, Live) ## Assets - [ Neon EVM Token (NEON)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Neon_EVM): NEON is the utility and governance token of Neon EVM. It is used to pay for transaction fees on the Neon platform and to vote in the Neon DAO for decentralized community governance. Users pay Neon operators in NEON tokens to cover the cost of Solana validation fees, the Neon EVM platform fee, and the operator's commission. 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