Milkomeda, an Ethereum Virtual Machine sidechain built for Cardano has recently announced a few very key and big announcements to change how the EVM space looks for Cardano. The key features mentioned include:

1. The integration of Milkomeda will make Cardano one of the top EVM chains by user count, as every Cardano user will be able to access EVM contracts directly from any Cardano wallet using pure ADA tokens.
2. Milkomeda will be the largest EVM chain with fully operational staking rewards, benefiting all EVM users, including smart contract developers.
3. Staking rewards will be automatically paid out to users every 5 days.
4. Aspiring developers looking to build top dApps on Cardano's EVM layer can start now, with a guide provided at: https://dcspark.github.io/milkomeda-documentation/

This development is expected to significantly boost Cardano's position in the blockchain ecosystem and foster the growth of dApps built on the platform.

Full show notes at:
https://learncardano.io/podcasts/milkomeda-the-secret-weapon-boosting-cardanos-ecosystem/