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Developers now have access to a walkthrough guide for designing and deploying custom gas tokens using Polygon CDK. This allows for the launch of new chains with network-specific gas tokens, providing utility and exploring the frontiers of zero-knowledge innovation and Ethereum scaling without compromising sovereignty.

Ben Farmer, a prominent figure in the blockchain space, recently appeared on Logan Jastremski's podcast. During the discussion, Farmer shed light on the AggLayer, a crucial component of Ethereum's scaling solution. He explained that the AggLayer provides cryptographic security guarantees, allowing other chains to build shared sequencers on top of this foundation. This development aims to address the scalability challenges faced by the Ethereum network and pave the way for its continued growth and adoption.

Play AI Network is building a modular intelligence layer for gaming using Polygon CDK, with plans to connect to the AggLayer to enable web3 gaming composability. The company aims to facilitate intelligent gameplay and personalized player experiences by leveraging high-quality gaming data. Play AI is constructing the infrastructure to deploy AI agents and models, while rewarding users for their gameplay data contributions.

Major institutions are taking steps to secure the Polygon Proof-of-Stake (PoS) network through staking activities. This development is the result of a collaborative effort between Nomura's Laser Digital and WebN's TruFin Protocol. By participating in staking on the Polygon network, these institutions are contributing to the security and decentralization of the ecosystem.

The recent Napoli upgrade on Polygon PoS has activated RIP-7212, enabling account abstraction and improved design flexibility for developers. This paves the way for a better user experience. Additionally, the Mumbai testnet has been retired, and a new testnet called Amoy has been introduced.

Sunflower Land, a popular blockchain-based game built on the Polygon network, has unveiled an exciting roadmap for 2024. The team plans to introduce an in-game marketplace, a creator economy, guild gameplay, and other innovative features. These updates aim to enhance the gaming experience for Sunflower Land's growing community of over 250,000 collectors. The roadmap highlights the project's commitment to exploring the frontiers of zero-knowledge innovation and Ethereum scaling solutions.

Polysphere, a company focused on the Polygon ecosystem, is establishing a hub for the Polygon community in China. The company is hosting its first live event to connect individuals interested in the Polygon ecosystem and provide updates on Ethereum scaling solutions and zero-knowledge innovation. Further details on upcoming events and activities will be shared.

The Polygon DeFi ecosystem has seen significant activity and growth in recent weeks. Notable developments include AcrossProtocol proposing to deploy on Polygon zkEVM, EntangleFinance integrating Polygon PoS for enhanced interoperability, KeomProtocol's presence at ETHDenver2024, Gateway.eth's Presto using Polygon CDK for private zkEVM roll-ups, and 1rpc's privacy-preserving relay for Polygon PoS and zkEVM. Additionally, DexTrade Wallet now supports all Polygon scaling solutions, PolyTrade introduced quests and rewards on Polygon PoS, and Yearn.fi's v3 Vaults are gaining traction on Polygon PoS. Other notable updates include the formation of the $100 million Inevitable Games Fund, the launch of Meowchain (an ultrafast L2 powered by Polygon CDK), new highs in daily active addresses on Polygon PoS, the integration of Immutable zkEVM into OKX Marketplace and Wallet, the reveal of Polygon's dApp Launchpad, and the growth of stablecoin market caps on Polygon.

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the fourth largest railway network in the world, has introduced customizable NFT tickets on the Polygon PoS blockchain for the Lucknow-New Delhi-Lucknow Tejas train route. This initiative is in celebration of the Holi festival, also known as the festival of colors. The NFT tickets, powered by Chaincode, will be available until April 2nd, allowing passengers to commemorate the cultural event while traveling.

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.