Polygon PoS: A Powerhouse Blockchain Poised for Upgrade
Polygon PoS: A Powerhouse Blockchain Poised for Upgrade
馃敭 PoS's Next Big Move?
Polygon PoS continues to be a leading blockchain with over 400M unique addresses and $2B+ in bridged assets from Ethereum. Its popularity stems from:
- Strong community
- Network effects
- Low fees
Polygon Labs and SuccinctLabs have proposed connecting PoS to the AggLayer, subject to community approval. This would:
- Unify user and transaction activity
- Integrate thousands of dapps across interconnected chains
- Serve as phase 1 for upgrading PoS to a full ZK-powered L2
Polygon Labs' research concludes:
1. ZK tech is optimal for verifiable offchain computation 2. Aggregation offers efficient cross-chain composability without sacrificing sovereignty
For more details, check the forum post.
With 400M+ unique addresses, $2B+ assets bridged from Ethereum, and tens of thousands of apps, Polygon PoS remains one of the most used blockchains in the world 馃寧 Users and devs build with PoS because of its strong community, network effects, and Ethereum-for-all low fees.
Polygon PoS Reaches 500M Unique Addresses Milestone
Polygon's Proof of Stake network has achieved a significant milestone with over 500 million unique addresses. This represents substantial growth from Q4 2024, when the network recorded 524,193 daily active addresses. The achievement reinforces Polygon's position as a leading Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, demonstrating continued network adoption and ecosystem expansion. - Over 500M unique addresses created - Significant growth from 524k daily active addresses in 2024 - Maintains position among top blockchain networks by activity
Polygon Announces Season 2 Grant Recipients for AI and RWA Innovation
Polygon has selected recipients for Season 2 of its Community Grants Program, allocating 1B POL to innovative projects. Notable recipients include: - **Anima Ledger**: CRM solution for supply chain transparency - **DataChainAI**: Decentralized marketplace for AI training data - **Heyfuntend**: AI-driven fashion and NFT ecosystem - **Polibit.io**: Real estate tokenization platform for Latin America - **Pollinated**: Blockchain solution for food fraud prevention - **Heysati**: AI wallet for emerging markets - **ROJOasis**: Crypto-focused wellness platform The program builds on Season 1's success, emphasizing AI integration and real-world applications. 33 projects were selected to receive funding and support.
Polygon Bhilai Hardfork Goes Live with Major Performance Upgrades
Polygon has activated the Bhilai Hardfork, marking a significant technical upgrade to the network. Key improvements include: - 50% increase in throughput capacity - 1000 TPS capability - Smoother gas fees with reduced volatility - Integration of Ethereum's Pectra EIPs - Support for account abstraction (EIP-7702) The next milestone, Heimdall v.2, is scheduled for mid-July, promising ~5s finality and modernized infrastructure. Learn more: [Polygon Blog](https://polygon.technology/blog/first-milestone-to-gigagas-1000-tps-with-bhilai-hardfork)
CoW Protocol Launches on Polygon Network
**CoW Protocol** has officially launched on the Polygon network, bringing significant trading improvements to users. Key features of the integration: - Gasless transactions - MEV protection - Intent-based trading functionality - Battle-tested infrastructure Traders can now access enhanced price execution and frictionless trading through [CoW Swap](https://swap.cow.fi/#/137/swap/WPOL/0x3c499c542cEF5E3811e1192ce70d8cC03d5c3359) on Polygon. *Start trading with improved security and efficiency today.*
Katana Mainnet Launch Brings Native Graph Protocol Support
Katana Network's mainnet has officially launched with immediate Graph Protocol support via Subgraph Studio. This integration enables developers to: - Query Katana Network data from day one - Build frontends powered by reliable blockchain data - Create and deploy subgraphs for Katana applications Developers can begin utilizing Subgraph Studio's capabilities for Katana Network immediately, streamlining the development process for decentralized applications. [Start building on Katana with Subgraph Studio](https://thegraph.com/studio)