Polygon

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.

Artist Ars0nic, known for SgtPepeWorld, has released a blind limited edition NFT collection called Galactic Ribbits on Manifold's newly launched Polygon ecosystem. The drop consists of 4 blind limited edition NFT links, with a total of 69 mints available. Collectors have the opportunity to mint these unique NFTs, but the exact number in each edition remains unknown, creating an air of exclusivity. This marks the first Manifold collection on the Polygon network, allowing creators to leverage Manifold's suite of tools within the Ethereum scaling ecosystem.

A new dApp Launchpad has been introduced, providing developers with a streamlined gateway to building EVM-compatible decentralized applications. The launchpad features a Command Line Interface (CLI) tool that automates environment setup, integrates frontend and smart contracts, and enables simplified deployment with a single command. Both beginners and experienced developers can benefit from this tool, which aims to simplify the development process for decentralized applications.

An Ethereum-based project focused on scaling solutions and zero-knowledge innovation has been named one of the most transformative companies globally by Fast Company in 2024. The project expressed gratitude to its community of builders and developers, emphasizing the collaborative nature of its work. With a focus on aggregating solutions for the future, the project aims to push the boundaries of Ethereum scaling and privacy-preserving technologies.

The platform @librecap is now live, providing onchain access to Brevan Howard and BlackRock funds.

Wilder World, a gaming metaverse platform, is leveraging Polygon's Commit Decentralized Kernel (CDK) and Celestia to build a hyper-scalable, gasless on-chain ecosystem for gaming experiences. This collaboration aims to deliver an open gaming world with seamless integration and scalability enabled by Polygon CDK's gasless transactions and Celestia's underlying infrastructure. An upcoming discussion on March 20th will delve into how this aggregated vision contributes to Wilder World's ambitious goals.