Polygon's AggLayer: Enabling Near-Instant Cross-Chain Transactions
Polygon's AggLayer: Enabling Near-Instant Cross-Chain Transactions
馃攽 Mind-Blowing Cross-Chain Solution
Polygon has introduced AggLayer, a decentralized protocol that aggregates zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs from connected chains, enabling near-instant cross-chain transactions without bridging. This allows users to seamlessly interact with dApps and purchase non-fungible tokens across different connected chains. AggLayer provides benefits for Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks by tapping into a unified liquidity pool, making it easier to bootstrap liquidity. For dApp developers, users from aggregated chains can interact without bridging. End-users benefit from a more internet-like experience without frequent bridging, enabling chain abstraction. The future goal is to onboard more chains, further simplifying Web3 interactions.
AggLayer for people who slept on it (like me) What is Agglayer It鈥檚 a decentralized protocol from @0xPolygon that aggregates ZK proofs from all connected chains and ensures safety for near-instant cross-chain transactions. Basically, you can buy non-fungible tokens on a
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Polygon Announces 33 Grant Recipients for Season 2 Direct Track
Polygon has selected 33 projects as recipients for their Community Grants Program Season 2 Direct Track. These projects will receive support to develop solutions within the Polygon ecosystem. The grant program, which opened applications in January 2025 with a 35M POL allocation, focused on several key areas: - AI agents - Apps and infrastructure - DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks) - Memecoin projects Independent Grant Administrators including @ai16zdao, @crossmint, @iotex_io, @thriveprotocol, and @gitcoin helped oversee the selection process. Individual project spotlights will be featured in the coming weeks.
Morpho and Gelato Launch Seamless DeFi Lending on Polygon
Morpho has partnered with Gelato to launch a new crypto-backed lending service on Polygon. The integration offers a frictionless borrowing experience with several key features: - No custody requirements - No transaction signing - Zero gas fees - No credit checks needed The service targets exchanges, wallets, custodians, and apps looking to embed lending functionality. Implementation takes hours rather than months using Gelato's Smart Wallet SDK, which eliminates common Web3 friction points like wallet extensions and seed phrases. Learn more: [Morpho Announcement](https://morpho.org)
Agglayer v0.3 Launches with Pessimistic Proofs
Agglayer has released version 0.3, building on their successful v0.2 testnet launch. The protocol introduces **pessimistic proofs** - a groundbreaking implementation for unifying EVM chains. Key features: - First-ever pessimistic proof system for cross-chain communication - Cryptographic safety guarantees for cross-chain balances - Secure message passing between different blockchain stacks The project has progressed from devnet through testnet, reaching this significant mainnet milestone. Development can be tracked at [Agglayer GitHub](https://github.com/AggLayer).
Agglayer v0.3 Upgrade Enables Non-CDK Chain Integration
Agglayer announces v0.3 upgrade, marking a significant expansion in cross-chain compatibility. The update will enable non-CDK chains to join the network, with Polygon PoS integration planned for Q3. Key improvements: - Enhanced pessimistic proof security - New chain-specific execution proof verification - Sub-10 second interoperability target - Expanded balance verification system The upgrade represents a crucial step toward chain-agnostic infrastructure, focusing on secure and rapid cross-chain communication. This development builds on February's pessimistic proof implementation, further strengthening the protocol's security framework.
Soon.on Polygon
Polygon continues its development trajectory with a new milestone approaching. The platform, known for its Ethereum scaling solutions and ZK-rollup technology, is preparing for a significant update. - Timeline indicates progression from May 2022 announcements - Multiple confirmations of 'Soon' status suggest final testing phases - Implementation expected on Polygon mainnet *Stay tuned for technical specifications and launch details.* For developers and users: Prepare your applications for potential network updates.