Polygon Connect: Main Stage

**Polygon's native USDT0 deployment reaches new milestone** with supply hitting an all-time high of $1.4 billion USD. The achievement follows Polygon's recent upgrade to native USDT0 deployment, enhancing the network's stablecoin infrastructure. This milestone reinforces Polygon's position as a leading platform for borderless payments and stablecoin adoption. **Key highlights:** - USDT0 supply on Polygon: $1.4B ATH - Native deployment upgrade recently completed - Strengthens Polygon's stablecoin ecosystem The growth demonstrates increasing adoption of Polygon's infrastructure for cross-border transactions and digital payments, particularly as stablecoins become essential tools for global financial inclusion.

**Courtyard.io** launches tokenized trading cards on Polygon, covering Pokémon, sports, and comics. **Key features:** - Mint, trade, and redeem digital card packs - Physical redemption available anytime, anywhere - RWA (Real World Assets) integration Users can now pair legendary sports cards with tokenized Pokémon collections. The platform bridges physical collectibles with blockchain technology, allowing collectors to trade digital versions while maintaining the option to claim physical cards. This represents a significant step in bringing traditional collectibles into the web3 ecosystem through tokenization.

**Polygon's POL token marks its first anniversary** as the network's native gas and staking token. The **MATIC to POL migration is 99% complete**, with POL now powering every transaction, block, and application across the Polygon ecosystem. Key highlights: - POL serves as both gas and staking token - Powers the entire Polygon PoS network - Supports scaling of payments and real-world assets (RWAs) - Foundation for Polygon's aggregated roadmap Users still holding MATIC on Ethereum can upgrade to POL through the [Polygon Portal](https://portal.polygon.technology/pol-upgrade). The milestone reflects Polygon's continued focus on network optimization and ecosystem growth.

Polygon introduces a new **migrateTo()** function that allows users to migrate MATIC tokens directly to another wallet address during the POL upgrade process. **Key Features:** - Direct wallet-to-wallet migration capability - Enables exchanges and institutions to handle migrations on behalf of users - Streamlines the final migration steps **Migration Progress:** With **99.18% of the migration already complete**, this new feature addresses the remaining technical hurdles for the final users and institutional holders. **Benefits:** - Simplified process for exchanges - Reduced friction for institutional migrations - Enhanced flexibility for end users This addition represents the final technical piece needed to complete Polygon's transition from MATIC to POL as the network's native token.

**Polymarket officially launches in the United States** after receiving CFTC approval, marking a significant milestone for decentralized prediction markets. **Key developments:** - World's largest prediction market now accessible to U.S. users - Platform powered by Polygon blockchain infrastructure - CFTC approval obtained in record time **Market context:** - 79% of decentralized prediction markets currently run on Polygon - Polygon offers real-time settlement and low transaction fees - Major validation for the broader prediction market ecosystem This launch represents a **major regulatory breakthrough** for decentralized finance applications in traditional markets.