🚀 Polymarket Launches 5-Minute Markets on Polygon

Polygon has increased its gas limit to 100 million with throughput reaching 2,380+ transactions per second (TPS). The network states this represents 10% of its "gigagas" speed target. **Key milestones:** - Gas limit progression: 65M → 80M → 90M → 100M over recent weeks - TPS increased from 1,900+ to 2,380+ - Network capacity expanded by 38% in a matter of weeks - Three upgrades completed with zero downtime The scaling efforts are driven by [Polymarket's](https://polymarket.com) 5-minute prediction markets, which require high throughput. Polygon has positioned itself as the primary network capable of handling this demand while maintaining payment-grade performance.

Polygon is positioning itself as the primary blockchain infrastructure for autonomous agents, leveraging two key technical advantages: - **Fast, low-cost settlement** enables efficient transaction processing - **ERC-8004 standard** provides portable, verifiable reputation systems for agents This combination has attracted developers building autonomous workflows, particularly for applications on Polymarket. The platform has already established itself as the leading chain for x402 payments, with agents actively managing real-money transactions in production environments. The infrastructure supports self-sustaining agents that can operate independently, tapping into various opportunities across the ecosystem.

Polymarket has crossed $15M in trading volume on a single Oscars category, marking its evolution from prediction market to cultural infrastructure. The platform runs on Polygon's blockchain, which handles the technical demands as Polymarket scales. Founded by Shayne Coplan in 2020, the platform hit its first $100M trading month in June 2024. Polygon PoS secures the platform's scalability and will soon connect to the AggLayer to unify liquidity across the ecosystem.

**Polygon demonstrates enterprise-grade blockchain capabilities** with nearly 7.5 million transactions processed in a single day, showcasing its scalability for real-world payment applications. **Key infrastructure advantages:** - Predictable, low transaction fees - 24/7 always-on performance - Deep liquidity pools - Built-in distribution network The network is gaining traction in **small and medium payment segments**, particularly for everyday peer-to-peer transfers and regular financial activity. This positions Polygon as infrastructure for borderless settlement and faster refunds in global payment systems. The high transaction volume validates Polygon's technical readiness for enterprise adoption in the payments sector.