Polygon

Voting for the Buidl on Polygon#1 @jokerace_xyz round has started and will run until December 19. There are 277 submissions, and the top 100 most voted proposals will be eligible for onboarding to @Giveth. Voters are encouraged to vote for their favorite proposals to increase their chances of being included in the grant round.

Polygon is now offering DeFi solutions with Chainlink integration, providing financial inclusion and building resilience in bear markets. The use of zk technology ensures security and trust in DeFi transactions.

Polygon 2.0 aims to address the challenges of scalability and liquidity by implementing interoperability solutions.

The Government of Telangana has collaborated with industry leaders, including Polygon Labs and CDAC India, to release a Technical Guidance Note for Asset Tokenization. This document serves as a roadmap and outlines technical standards for startups and organizations interested in asset tokenization. The initiative aims to promote the adoption of asset tokenization in Telangana, a state in India with a significant economy and population.

Polygon ID provides privacy-focused tools to put users in control of their identity across every digital surface. Developers are needed to build solutions that will guardrail online identities. Verifiers with the skills to fix the identity crisis can reach out to the team building the zk-powered identity solution.

Celestia's modular data availability (DA) solution will integrate with Polygon CDK, making it easier to launch high-throughput Layer 2 chains on Ethereum. This integration will enable fully on-chain applications and significantly reduce Ethereum L2 transaction fees. The Celestia DA solution will be available as a plug-and-play component for anyone launching ZK L2s with Polygon CDK in early next year.

Polygon is partnering with the Crypto Carbon Ratings Institute (CCRI) to introduce a sustainability dashboard that will provide transparency and detailed information on the environmental impacts of the Polygon blockchain. The dashboard will offer insights into the climate impact of Layer 2 and base-layer activities, allowing users to calculate emissions and electricity consumption. It will also provide updated methodology for carbon accounting and showcase the sustainability performance of both Polygon PoS and Polygon zkEVM.

Polygon has rebranded its Wallet Suite to Polygon Portal. The new platform offers a unified user experience for bridging, third-party bridges, refueling gas, developer tools, documentation, and support & feedback.

FIFA is partnering with Modex Tech to create digital collectibles on the Polygon network. The first collection will feature memorable moments and physical memorabilia, with rare collectibles offering the chance to win 2026 FIFA World Cup Final tickets. Fans can participate on December 15.

Crypto Policy Bootcamps are being organized to empower individuals to make their voices heard in crypto policy debates. The bootcamps will start in NYC in 2024, with Solana and DeFi as partners. Interested individuals can apply through a short form, as space is limited to 25 slots.