[Erik Zhang: Short-term controversies will eventually pass, focus on Neo's continuous development and long-term growth] BlockBeats News, January 1 — Erik Zhang, one of the two co-founders of NEO, stated in a post that he hopes everyone will refocus on what is most important for Neo: continuous development and long-term growth. Efforts are actively underway to advance the design and research of Neo 4 to ensure alignment with the roadmap. At the same time, work is being done to promote ecosystem development and external collaborations, with ongoing dedication to application adoption, real-world assets (RWA), stablecoins, and cross-chain interoperability, in order to translate protocol-level improvements into practical applications and sustainable growth. Short-term controversies will eventually pass; what truly determines Neo's future direction is continuous delivery, active collaboration, and practical application.