I came into this with small Web3 experience. Most of the early lessons felt normal, familiar. But the "everything is an account" model on Solana took extra attention. It's not like a traditional database at all.
What surprised me: the publicity and decentralized aspects. No API keys. No permission to read. Just an RPC endpoint and an address. Compared to traditional APIs, it's easier and faster. No restrictions. No rate limits. Just query and get data.
What's next? Nothing specific I'm unsure about yet. I want to start building a real project on Solana using my Web2 expertise. Two weeks in. Ready for the next phase.