Polygon 2.0: Internet-Level Scalability With ZK Technology

Polygon 2.0: Internet-Level Scalability with ZK Technology 

Polygon's eagerly awaited upgrade, Polygon 2.0, has taken the stage to improve Ethereum scaling. This innovative move by the Ethereum scaling solutions expert introduces a trio of Polygon Improvement Proposals (PIPs) that signify a shift toward an interconnected network of zero-knowledge-powered chains.

Polygon 2.0 Unveiled in 3 PIPs

The buzz around Polygon 2.0 is all about scalability and interoperability, with the integration of zero-knowledge (ZK) technology. The goal of this upgrade is to transform Polygon into a network structure reminiscent of the Internet. This network of ZK-powered chains aspires to boost Ethereum's capabilities without compromising its security.

"Three Polygon Improvement Proposals (PIPs) have been unveiled, outlining the specific changes that will commence in early Q4 of this year after garnering community approval," the update reveals.

The initial PIPs focus on tweaks to Polygon's existing Ethereum contracts, with the primary aim of ensuring a smooth transition for users and developers. Notable changes include the shift from the native token MATIC to POL and the introduction of a 'Staking Layer' for validators.

Polygon developers mention that their primary objective is to expand Ethereum's block space, similar to the network structure of the internet. They firmly believe that with the implementation of ZK technology, Ethereum's block space could match the vastness of the World Wide Web.

Here's a glimpse of the key PIPs:

PIP-17: Polygon Ecosystem Token (POL)

PIP-18: Polygon 2.0 Phase 0

PIP-19: Update Polygon PoS Native Token to POL

Polygon's MATIC token has experienced a slight dip of over 10% in the past month against the US dollar and a 4% drop in the last fortnight. Despite this, MATIC holds a respectable 14th position among the more than 10,000 cryptocurrencies, boasting a market capitalization of approximately USD 4.81 billion.

Golden Opportunity for Users to Swap MATIC for POL 

In decentralized finance (DeFi), Polygon boasts a substantial total value locked (TVL) of USD 773.13 million, spread across 474 DeFi protocols. The impending shift to POL brings a golden opportunity for users to swap MATIC for POL at an enticing 1:1 exchange rate. Polygon's recent announcement regarding the Polygon 2.0 upgrade also hints at a phased implementation approach, ensuring a smooth and steady transition.

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