diff --git a/.github/.ghaignore b/.github/.ghaignore
index bcff41972..b2da530d8 100644
--- a/.github/.ghaignore
+++ b/.github/.ghaignore
@@ -64,4 +64,4 @@ tokens/escrow/steel
 tokens/pda-mint-authority/steel
 tokens/spl-token-minter/steel
 tokens/token-swap/steel
-tokens/transfer-tokens/steel
\ No newline at end of file
+tokens/transfer-tokens/steel
diff --git a/.github/workflows/anchor.yml b/.github/workflows/anchor.yml
index 9b606c95d..c9213863e 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/anchor.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/anchor.yml
@@ -6,8 +6,6 @@ on:
   push:
     branches:
       - main
-      - anchor-1.0
-      - fix-biome-errors
   pull_request:
     types: [opened, synchronize, reopened]
     branches:
@@ -17,10 +15,6 @@ env:
   MAX_JOBS: 64
   MIN_PROJECTS_PER_JOB: 4
   MIN_PROJECTS_FOR_MATRIX: 4
-  # Force all JavaScript-based actions to use Node.js 24 runtime.
-  # Node.js 20 actions are deprecated and will stop working June 2026.
-  # This catches composite actions whose internal dependencies still reference @v4.
-  FORCE_JAVASCRIPT_ACTIONS_TO_NODE24: true
 
 jobs:
   changes:
@@ -110,18 +104,20 @@ jobs:
       failed_projects: ${{ steps.set-failed.outputs.failed_projects }}
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v5
+      - uses: pnpm/action-setup@v4
+        with:
+          version: 10
       - uses: heyAyushh/setup-anchor@v4.999
         with:
           anchor-version: 0.32.1
           solana-cli-version: stable
-      - name: Display Versions and Install pnpm
+      - name: Display Versions
         run: |
           solana -V
           # it's okay to use --force in github action since all programs are tested in isolation
           solana-keygen new --no-bip39-passphrase --force
           rustc -V
           anchor -V
-          npm i -g pnpm
       - name: Build and Test
         env:
           TOTAL_PROJECTS: ${{ needs.changes.outputs.total_projects }}
@@ -132,25 +128,26 @@ jobs:
             echo "Building and Testing $project"
             cd "$project" || return 1
 
-            # Install dependencies first
-            if ! pnpm install --frozen-lockfile; then
-              echo "::error::pnpm install failed for $project"
-              echo "$project: pnpm install failed" >> $GITHUB_WORKSPACE/failed_projects.txt
+            # Build first — generates IDL and types that pnpm install/tests need
+            if ! anchor build; then
+              echo "::error::anchor build failed for $project"
+              echo "$project: anchor build failed" >> $GITHUB_WORKSPACE/failed_projects.txt
+              rm -rf target
               cd - > /dev/null
               return 1
             fi
 
-            # Run anchor build
-            if ! anchor build; then
-              echo "::error::anchor build failed for $project"
-              echo "$project: anchor build failed" >> $GITHUB_WORKSPACE/failed_projects.txt
+            # Install dependencies (after build so generated types are available)
+            if ! pnpm install --frozen-lockfile; then
+              echo "::error::pnpm install failed for $project"
+              echo "$project: pnpm install failed" >> $GITHUB_WORKSPACE/failed_projects.txt
               rm -rf target
               cd - > /dev/null
               return 1
             fi
 
-            # Run anchor test
-            if ! anchor test; then
+            # Run anchor test (--skip-build since we already built above)
+            if ! anchor test --skip-build; then
               echo "::error::anchor test failed for $project"
               echo "$project: anchor test failed" >> $GITHUB_WORKSPACE/failed_projects.txt
               rm -rf target node_modules
diff --git a/.github/workflows/rust.yml b/.github/workflows/rust.yml
index 479939a96..b8d7aea81 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/rust.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/rust.yml
@@ -9,19 +9,11 @@ on:
   push:
     branches:
       - main
-      - anchor-1.0
-      - fix-biome-errors
   pull_request:
     types: [opened, synchronize, reopened]
     branches:
       - main
 
-env:
-  # Force all JavaScript-based actions to use Node.js 24 runtime.
-  # Node.js 20 actions are deprecated and will stop working June 2026.
-  # This catches composite actions whose internal dependencies still reference @v4.
-  FORCE_JAVASCRIPT_ACTIONS_TO_NODE24: true
-
 # A workflow run is made up of one or more jobs, which run in parallel by default
 # Each job runs in a runner environment specified by runs-on
 jobs:
diff --git a/.github/workflows/solana-native.yml b/.github/workflows/solana-native.yml
index 8433af85f..7e820450b 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/solana-native.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/solana-native.yml
@@ -6,7 +6,6 @@ on:
   push:
     branches:
       - main
-      - fix-biome-errors
   pull_request:
     types: [opened, synchronize, reopened]
     branches:
@@ -16,10 +15,6 @@ env:
   MAX_JOBS: 64
   MIN_PROJECTS_PER_JOB: 4
   MIN_PROJECTS_FOR_MATRIX: 4
-  # Force all JavaScript-based actions to use Node.js 24 runtime.
-  # Node.js 20 actions are deprecated and will stop working June 2026.
-  # This catches composite actions whose internal dependencies still reference @v4.
-  FORCE_JAVASCRIPT_ACTIONS_TO_NODE24: true
 
 jobs:
   changes:
diff --git a/.github/workflows/solana-pinocchio.yml b/.github/workflows/solana-pinocchio.yml
index 2ec668298..fcaed4480 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/solana-pinocchio.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/solana-pinocchio.yml
@@ -6,7 +6,6 @@ on:
   push:
     branches:
       - main
-      - fix-biome-errors
   pull_request:
     types: [opened, synchronize, reopened]
     branches:
@@ -16,10 +15,6 @@ env:
   MAX_JOBS: 64
   MIN_PROJECTS_PER_JOB: 4
   MIN_PROJECTS_FOR_MATRIX: 4
-  # Force all JavaScript-based actions to use Node.js 24 runtime.
-  # Node.js 20 actions are deprecated and will stop working June 2026.
-  # This catches composite actions whose internal dependencies still reference @v4.
-  FORCE_JAVASCRIPT_ACTIONS_TO_NODE24: true
 
 jobs:
   changes:
diff --git a/.github/workflows/typescript.yml b/.github/workflows/typescript.yml
index b87e3d482..a22a19fcb 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/typescript.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/typescript.yml
@@ -4,15 +4,11 @@ on:
   push:
     branches:
       - main
-      - fix-biome-errors
   pull_request:
     types: [opened, synchronize, reopened]
     branches:
       - main
 
-env:
-  FORCE_JAVASCRIPT_ACTIONS_TO_NODE24: true
-
 jobs:
   biome:
     name: Biome check
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index e19d4b286..41fb73459 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -12,7 +12,6 @@ This repo contains Solana onchain programs (referred to as 'Smart Contracts' in
 > ⚠️ This repository uses **pnpm** as the default package manager.  
 > Ensure pnpm is installed before running any examples.
 
-
 Each folder includes examples for one or more of the following:
 
 - `anchor` - Written using [Anchor](https://www.anchor-lang.com/), the most popular framework for Solana development, which uses Rust.
@@ -27,14 +26,10 @@ Each folder includes examples for one or more of the following:
   Build and test commands are the same as native examples.
   Run `pnpm test` to execute tests.
 
-
 **If a given example is missing, please send us a PR to add it!** Our aim is to have every example available in every option. We'd also love to see more programs involving staking, wrapped tokens, oracles, compression and VRF. Follow the [contributing guidelines](./CONTRIBUTING.md) to keep things consistent.
 
 ## The example programs
-
-<details>
-  <summary>Basics</summary>
-
+## Basics
 ### Hello world
 
 [Hello World on Solana! A minimal program that logs a greeting.](./basics/hello-solana/README.md)
@@ -124,11 +119,7 @@ How to store state that changes size in Solana.
 [Send SOL between two accounts.](./basics/transfer-sol/README.md)
 
 [anchor](./basics/transfer-sol/anchor) [native](./basics/transfer-sol/native) [pinocchio](./basics/transfer-sol/pinocchio)
-
-</details>
-<details>
-  <summary>Tokens</summary>
-
+## Tokens
 ### Creating tokens
 
 [Create a token on Solana with a token symbol and icon.](./tokens/create-token/README.md)
@@ -170,13 +161,7 @@ Allow two users to swap digital assets with each other, each getting 100% of wha
 [Create liquidity pools to allow trading of new digital assets and allows users that provide liquidity to be rewarded by creating an Automated Market Maker.](./tokens/token-swap/README.md)
 
 [anchor](./tokens/token-swap/anchor)
-
-</details>
-
-<details>
-
-  <summary>Token Extensions</summary>
-
+## Token Extensions
 ### Basics - create token mints, mint tokens, and transfer tokens with Token Extensions
 
 Create token mints, mint tokens, and transfer tokens using Token Extensions.
@@ -254,12 +239,7 @@ Create tokens that remain under the control of an account, even when transferred
 Create tokens with an inbuilt transfer fee.
 
 [anchor](./tokens/token-2022/transfer-fee/anchor) [native](./tokens/token-2022/transfer-fee/native)
-
-</details>
-<details>
-
-<summary>Compression</summary>
-
+## Compression
 ### Cnft-burn
 
 Burn compressed NFTs.
@@ -277,19 +257,11 @@ Store Metaplex compressed NFTs inside a PDA.
 Work with Metaplex compressed NFTs.
 
 [anchor](./compression/cutils/anchor)
-
-</details>
-
-<details>
-
-<summary>Oracles</summary>
-
+## Oracles
 ### pyth
 
 Use a data source for offchain data (called an Oracle) to perform activities onchain.
 
 [anchor](./oracles/pyth/anchor)
 
-</details>
-
 ---