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What is POL?

Polygon (POL) is a multi-chain scaling solution built to improve Ethereum’s transaction speed and reduce costs. It also enables smooth interactions between different blockchains through its updated token system and AggLayer technology.

Ethereum Scaling – POL powers Polygon’s Proof-of-Stake (PoS) chain, making Ethereum transactions faster and cheaper.
Multi-Chain Ecosystem – Validators use POL to secure multiple blockchains, earn rewards, and support cross-chain liquidity.
Enterprise Adoption – Big companies like Stripe and BlackRock use Polygon for payments and managing digital assets.

Deep Dive

1. Ethereum Scaling and Cross-Chain Unity

Polygon’s PoS chain processes transactions more quickly and at a lower cost than Ethereum’s main network. In 2024, the native token MATIC was replaced by POL to unify Polygon’s ecosystem under AggLayer—a new protocol that combines liquidity and data across different blockchains. This allows near-instant transactions between chains, making POL the core of Polygon’s goal to create a seamless multi-chain network (Polygon Portal).

2. Tokenomics and Governance

POL has two main uses: paying transaction fees (called gas) and staking to help secure the network. People who stake POL earn rewards and can receive special token giveaways (airdrops), like Katana. Unlike MATIC, POL allows validators to participate across multiple blockchains, which helps the network grow. The token has a 2% yearly inflation rate that funds rewards for validators, balancing token supply with network security (Polygon Foundation).

3. Real-World Utility

Polygon is widely used for small payments (from $0 to $100) and managing tokenized assets, handling $1.82 billion in payment volume in the third quarter of 2025. Companies like Stripe and Revolut use Polygon’s low fees for stablecoin transactions, and BlackRock uses it for tokenized investment funds. More than 45,000 decentralized apps (dApps) run on Polygon, making it a key player in decentralized finance (DeFi) and enterprise blockchain adoption (StarPlatinum).

Conclusion

POL is central to Polygon’s growth from a single scaling solution to a unified ecosystem supporting global payments and enterprise blockchain projects. With AggLayer improving cross-chain connections and major companies adopting its technology, POL’s success depends on expanding real-world use cases. Will Polygon maintain its lead as competition among Ethereum Layer 2 solutions heats up?