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Polygon’s POL Token Upgrade Live: What’s Next for the Ethereum Layer 2 Scaling Solution?

8 November 2023
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  • A New Token, A New Layer 2 Ecosystem
  • The POL Effect: MATIC’s Price Action 
  • What’s Next For Polygon? 

Polygon has stirred excitement in the cryptocurrency community with the official introduction of its new native token, POL, on October 25, 2023. 

As Polygon Labs previously revealed, this new token would gradually replace MATIC, the current native token. While MATIC has played a significant role, POL is expected to introduce new possibilities and functions that could shape the ecosystem’s future.

A New Token, A New Layer 2 Ecosystem

In its announcement of this development, Polygon Labs described its plans as follows:

“The POL token upgrade is now live on the Ethereum mainnet. Polygon 2.0, released this summer, is a roadmap for scaling Ethereum to build the Value Layer of the Internet. POL unlocks that future.”

The POL token upgrade is now live on Ethereum mainnet.

Polygon 2.0, released this summer, is a roadmap for scaling Ethereum to build the Value Layer of the Internet. POL unlocks that future.

POL is a next-generation token that can power a vast ecosystem of ZK-based L2 chains.… pic.twitter.com/gmrsu0ZqLz

— Polygon (Labs) (@0xPolygonLabs) October 25, 2023

Before introducing POL, Polygon Labs had already rolled out a new layer-2 ecosystem called Polygon 2.0, and they disclosed their plans to run the new ecosystem using a new token, which would be named POL.

Polygon 2.0 represents a major milestone for the Polygon ecosystem. It includes the introduction of a new staking layer, the shift of the existing PoS network to zkEVM layer-2, and the implementation of a shared liquidity protocol that covers all networks within the Polygon network.

Polygon 2.0 will set the direction for its PoS Chain, create new uses for the MATIC token, and give the community more control over the Polygon protocol and its funds. The developers claim that MATIC’s design would not allow it to fulfil these new responsibilities effectively, hence the introduction of a new token. 

The Polygon team is promoting POL as a “hyperproductive” token. According to Polygon Labs, POL will be more versatile, allowing holders to validate multiple chains, serving as the driving force behind various Layer 2 chains utilizing Zero-Knowledge technology. POL will not only be the primary cryptocurrency for Polygon 2.0 but will also enable a broad network of Layer 2 chains.

A notable feature of the token is its built-in re-staking protocol. This feature empowers POL holders to validate multiple chains and take on various roles on each chain. Thus, this new POL token will earn staking fees by securing Polygon’s PoS chain and can also receive rewards from other blockchains. 

The POL Effect: MATIC’s Price Action 

The introduction of POL has given rise to MATIC’s upward price movement. As of the time of writing, MATIC is valued at $0.6460, according to CoinMarketCap data, with a substantial 27.22% gain over the past week. On the other hand, POL is currently valued at $0.6113.

Source: Coinmarketcap
Source: Coinmarketcap

What’s Next For Polygon? 

Introducing POL is a big step towards Polygon’s goal of becoming a major player in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. This step not only kick-starts Polygon’s growth but also positions them in direct competition with Optimism Labs and their Optimism ecosystem, which relies on optimistic roll-up technology for network security. 

With POL, Polygon Labs is taking a bold step towards reshaping the whole Layer 2 ecosystem. POL’s interoperability holds significant ramifications for the entire industry. Implementing POL for zK Scaling Solutions simplifies the experience of building and using Ethereum by offering scalability and reducing transaction costs, a significant step towards wider adoption of Web3 technology.

Although POL is receiving attention for powering the new Layer 2 chains, MATIC still plays a crucial role in the ecosystem. Users actively use MATIC for gas fees and staking on Polygon’s PoS and zkEVM networks. 

The Polygon team has stated that both tokens cannot coexist, and therefore, MATIC would eventually be retired. However, the team advised users against hastily exchanging their MATIC tokens for POL. If users decide to exchange, they will have the option to trade MATIC for POL at a one-to-one ratio. Therefore, there is no urgency to exchange them.

In conclusion, the Polygon Network is on a promising path with the launch of Polygon 2.0 and the POL token. The consequences of these developments remain to be seen, but they hold the promise of collective improvement for the entire ecosystem.

 

Disclaimer: This piece is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be considered trading or investment advice. Nothing herein should be construed as financial, legal, or tax advice. Trading or investing in cryptocurrencies carries a considerable risk of financial loss. Always conduct due diligence.

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