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Polygon (POL)

Polygon, with its upgraded native token POL (succeeding MATIC), is architecting a future as the value layer of the Internet by transforming Ethereum into a full-fledged multi-chain ecosystem, often termed the "Internet of Blockchains." Its primary purpose is to address Ethereum's scalability limitations and high transaction costs by providing a framework for building and connecting Ethereum-compatible blockchain networks. The Polygon 2.0 vision introduces an aggregation layer, designed to unify diverse Layer 2 scaling solutions, including its well-established Proof-of-Stake (PoS) commit chain and advanced zero-knowledge (ZK) rollup technologies like Polygon zkEVM, under a cohesive and interoperable network with shared security.

This aggregated network leverages robust consensus mechanisms and cryptographic security to enable high-throughput, low-latency transactions for a wide array of decentralized applications (dApps) and Web3 infrastructure. The POL token is central to this ecosystem, facilitating validator staking for network security across the aggregated chains, enabling participation in on-chain governance for protocol upgrades, and serving as the gas token for transaction fees. Polygon's comprehensive suite, including the Polygon Chain Development Kit (CDK), empowers developers to launch ZK-powered L2s, fostering a scalable, secure, and interconnected digital asset landscape critical for the growth of DeFi applications and the broader adoption of blockchain technology.