According to Raman Shalupau, CEO of CryptoJobsList, a cryptocurrency recruitment company, the Meme coin craze on the Solana blockchain that began in the first half of 2024, has not only drawn attention to certain digital currencies but also spurred interest in Rust engineers. Rust, an emerging systems programming language, is gaining traction in the blockchain industry due to its performance and security benefits. Many blockchain companies are increasingly adopting Rust for developing high-performance distributed systems, thereby increasing the demand for engineers skilled in Rust. Shalupau also noted that this trend is part of a broader technological backdrop where Rust's popularity and recognition within the global tech community continue to grow, positioning it as a widely adopted programming choice.