Polygon

Polygon has successfully implemented its Heimdall v2 upgrade on mainnet, marking a significant technical milestone. Key improvements include: - Reduced finality time from ~1 minute to ~5 seconds - Enhanced network stability - Modernized core infrastructure This follows the recent Bhilai Hardfork which increased throughput to 1000 TPS and reduced gas fee volatility. The next planned upgrade aims to achieve single block instant finality with ~5000 TPS. [Learn more about the upgrade](https://polygon.technology/blog/polygon-5-second-fast-finality-upgrade)

NRWBANK, Germany's largest regional development bank, has launched its first digital bond on Polygon blockchain. The €100 million bond is supported by major financial institutions including Deutsche Bank, DZ Bank, and DekaBank. Key features of the tokenized security: - Registered as crypto security under German eWpG - Implemented through Cashlink's platform - Aims to increase liquidity and reduce costs - Enables fractional ownership - Improves transparency and security This marks a significant development for institutional adoption of blockchain technology in European capital markets. [Read full details on Coindesk](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/07/10/german-state-bank-nrw-bank-issues-eur100m-blockchain-bond-on-polygon)

Polygon Labs announces strategic collaboration with Agora and the AUSD network to expand the Agglayer ecosystem. This follows their earlier partnership with Movement Labs in August 2024, which focused on blockchain interoperability and unified liquidity solutions. Key developments: - Integration with AUSD network - Expansion of Agglayer ecosystem - Enhanced blockchain interoperability This partnership continues Polygon's commitment to scaling solutions and cross-chain functionality.

Polygon's Community Grants Program Season 2 has allocated 1B POL to innovative projects. The second batch focuses on DeFi applications: - **Fringe Finance**: Margin trading platform supporting 100+ smaller-cap assets - **Levenue**: Revenue-based financing for subscription businesses - **Pheasant Network**: Intent-centric bridge and crosschain swap solution - **Quidmint**: UniV4 router for ETH/stablecoin pools with leverage features - **Rexbit**: DEX with enhanced UX and performance - **Symbiosis**: Crosschain bridging and AMM platform - **Yoki Finance**: Automated recurring crypto payments *Previous batches included AI, RWA, and supply chain solutions.*

BlackRock has achieved a significant milestone in the tokenization of traditional assets with its $2.8B BUIDL Fund, now the largest Real World Asset (RWA) initiative in the space. Key developments: - Fund tokenized through Securitize - Deployed on Polygon network - Expanded to multiple blockchains - Represents institutional adoption of DeFi This move demonstrates the accelerating transition of traditional capital markets to blockchain infrastructure, marking a concrete step in bridging TradFi with DeFi. Learn more: [BlackRock's Multi-Chain Expansion](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/11/13/blackrock-expands-tokenized-fund-buidl-beyond-ethereum-to-five-new-blockchains)

Polygon continues expanding USDC payment solutions with new stablecoin ramps now live on Slash app. This integration is specifically designed for affiliates, companies, and contractors. The update follows CCTP V2's recent launch, which enhanced cross-chain USDC transfers with improved speed and efficiency. Key developments: - Over 3M stores can now accept USDC via Stripe on Polygon - 1.5% fee for stablecoin payments vs 2.9% for traditional cards - Businesses can receive fiat while customers pay in USDC The stablecoin market reached $230B in February, partly driven by Stripe and Polygon's infrastructure improvements.

Polygon has successfully implemented Heimdall v2, marking its most significant upgrade to date. Key improvements include: - Reduced finality time from ~1 minute to ~5 seconds - Enhanced network stability - Modernized core infrastructure Despite extended maintenance, the upgrade is now operational. This advancement particularly benefits payment applications and developer capabilities. *Coming next:* - Single block instant finality - ~5000 TPS capability - Agglayer integration - Enhanced POL staker opportunities Learn more: [Polygon Blog](https://polygon.technology/blog/polygon-5-second-fast-finality-upgrade)

**REX**, a regulated trading platform for tokenized real estate, has launched on Polygon PoS, marking a significant development in property investment accessibility. Key features: - First regulated secondary market for property-backed tokens - Enables fractional investment in residential, commercial, and luxury real estate - Built by DigiShares with U.S. regulatory approval - Offers low-cost, rapid settlement via Polygon - Plans for global expansion and Agglayer integration The platform addresses the longstanding liquidity challenges in real estate, the world's largest but traditionally illiquid asset class. [Read more on Cointelegraph](https://cointelegraph.com/news/tokenized-real-estate-trading-platform-launches-polygon)

The first round of invites for the DC Crypto Policy Bootcamp on October 24th has been sent out. There's still one week left to apply for this event, which aims to educate the industry on government and vice versa. Key points: - Co-hosted by Polygon Labs, Solana Foundation, Wormhole Foundation, and Stand With Crypto - Part of a two-series initiative: 1. Pre-election: Industry advocacy mobilization 2. Post-election: Educational effort for Congress To apply: - Be in Washington D.C. on Oct 24th - Have interest in blockchain advocacy - Want to advance policy landscape Submit your application: [Google Form Link] The organizers look forward to welcoming participants and advancing policy discourse.

Immutable zkEVM, powered by Polygon, is becoming the foundation for Web3 gaming. This development marks a significant shift in the blockchain gaming landscape: - **zkEVM Technology**: Combines zero-knowledge proofs with Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility. - **Scalability**: Offers improved transaction speed and reduced costs for gaming applications. - **Ecosystem Growth**: Attracts game developers and players to the Polygon network. The phrase 'Slowly, then all at once' suggests a tipping point in adoption. As more games integrate this technology, we may see a rapid acceleration in Web3 gaming popularity and functionality.