Polygon

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.

The Polygon zkEVM Mainnet Beta has resumed operations after the Emergency Council activated an emergency state to allow the Polygon zkEVM Core Team to apply a necessary fix to the system. This enabled the L1 settlement of the Polygon zkEVM Mainnet Beta to resume. The emergency state has now been deactivated, and any further updates will be subject to a 10-day timelock before taking effect. A detailed post-mortem on the issue will be provided on the @0xPolygonFdn forum early next week. This incident only impacted the Polygon zkEVM Mainnet Beta and did not affect Polygon PoS, Polygon CDK, or any chain deployed using Polygon CDK.

On Monday, March 22nd, 2024, a roundtable discussion will be held to spotlight some of the top-tier games being developed within the Polygon ecosystem. The panel will feature representatives from various gaming projects, including GasHero, Voxie Tactics, Dogami, Superlayer, Champions IO, Mixie AI, and Frank Wilder from Wilder World. The discussion aims to explore the frontiers of zero-knowledge innovation and Ethereum scaling solutions within the gaming industry.

Tokeny Solutions is utilizing the ERC-3643 'T-Bill Standard' on the Polygon PoS chain to tokenize the HSBC Euro Liquidity Fund. In collaboration with More Liquid, they have introduced the MMMEUR token, providing professional investors with a new way to access Euro Money Markets efficiently, securely, and at lower costs. This initiative represents a significant step towards bridging traditional finance and blockchain, fostering a more liquid, transparent, and inclusive financial ecosystem.

An opportunity has arisen for founders, builders, and creators to apply for access to ecosystem venture funds and valuable networking opportunities with individuals who can assist in jumpstarting their entrepreneurial journey. The application process is open, and interested parties are encouraged to submit their applications through the provided link.