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Ethereum Layer-2 Teams Welcome Proposal to Overhaul Blockchain

[Nov 21 7:44 PM] Far from making zero-knowledge rollups obsolete, the Beam Chain would make them work better, says Polygon. zkSync builder Matter Labs is also bullish.

Magic Labs, Polygon launch crosschain smart wallet for AggLayer

[Nov 7 4:51 PM] Newton’s testnet went live on Polygon’s AggLayer, promising a crosschain solution for smart wallets. 

Polymarket Is a Success for Polygon Blockchain – Everywhere But the Bottom Line

[Oct 25 7:11 PM] One of the major breakout successes this year for the team behind layer-2 blockchain Polygon is Polymarket. But according to data, Polymarket has only brought in about $27,000 of transaction fees for Polygon PoS in 2024.

Polygon Labs to Invest $5 Million in Acquiring VPU-Based Server Systems

[Sep 11 5:30 PM] Polygon Labs has announced a $5 million investment in Fabric’s custom Verifiable Processing Unit (VPU) to enhance the performance of its ZK-powered protocols. This investment marks Polygon Labs as the first protocol to adopt these next-generation…

Polygon and Fabric team up to fast-track ZK-proof adoption on AggLayer

[Sep 10 1:00 PM] The integration of Fabric Cryptography’s Verifiable Processing Units promises faster, more secure transactions on Polygon’s AggLayer.

AggLayer will connect all Web3, including L1s like Ether and Solana: Polygon Labs CEO

[Sep 5 7:02 AM] Polygon’s AggLayer will unite the entire blockchain space to provide “infinite scalability,” according to Polygon Labs’ CEO.

Polygon’s MATIC upgraded to POL, driving ‘hyperproductive’ token utility

[Sep 4 8:52 AM] According to the CEO of Polygon Labs, POL has evolved into a “hyperproductive” token, enabling the community to engage more effectively in the network’s growth.

Polygon Begins Token Swap, in Move to Allow More Issuance

[Sep 4 8:00 AM] The migration from POL to MATIC will also bring in some tokenomics changes with a new emission rate of 2%.

Polygon to Start Much-Awaited Swap of POL Token for Longstanding MATIC

[Sep 3 9:08 PM] The migration from POL to MATIC will also bring in some tokenomics changes with a new emission rate of 2%.

Move Language Developer Movement Labs Joins AggLayer

[Jul 30 3:00 PM] The collaboration will enable unified liquidity across MoveVM-based layer-2 blockchains.

Movement Labs joins Polygon Agglayer, bags $160M TVL commitment for mainnet

[Jul 30 3:00 PM] Movement Labs joins Polygon’s AggLayer to boost blockchain interoperability and protect developers against 90% of auditor-prioritized attack vectors.

How brands can transform loyalty programs with Web3: Polygon Labs

[Jul 18 7:00 AM] Polygon researchers argued that brands could use Web3 data to create more targeted products, services and marketing campaigns.

Polygon Sets September Date for Migration to POL Token from MATIC

[Jul 18 2:00 AM] The migration comes as a part of Polygon’s planned revamp laid out last year in its “Polygon 2.0” roadmap. The change was initially proposed in July 2023 to its community, and would make POL the main token for all Polygon networks.

Polygon's New ZK Proving System, 'Plonky3,' Comes as Open-Source Toolkit

[Jul 16 7:00 AM] Proving systems are a crucial component at the heart of blockchain ecosystems, allowing secondary "rollup" networks to confirm transactions on a base chain like Ethereum. Polygon's prior version, Plonky2, was released in 2022.

Ton Application Chain and Polygon team up to launch new TON L2

[Jul 9 10:00 AM] Ton Application Chain and Polygon Labs say the L2 integration will bring a range of new applications, including DeFi and GameFi, to users of the TON ecosystem.

Digital ID Startup Spins off From Polygon Labs, Aims to Mitigate AI-Generated Misinformation Risks

[Jun 13 6:47 AM] Privado ID, previously known as Polygon ID, has announced its spin-off from Polygon Labs on June 13, 2024. The move aims to meet the global demand for digital identity and reputation solutions that work with both onchain and online data. Privado…

Polygon Creates New Grants Program, 1B POL Unlocked Over 10 Years

[Jun 11 8:00 AM] The program will tap into funds made available by Polygon’s Community Treasury, and the team shared that roughly 100 million POL tokens will be given out each year.

Polygon Labs Acquires Toposware to Enhance Zero-Knowledge Tech Capabilities

[Jun 4 10:31 AM] In a strategic move to bolster its zero-knowledge technology development, Polygon Labs has acquired Toposware, a zero-knowledge (ZK) engineering startup. The deal is aimed at integrating Toposware’s expertise with Polygon’s ongoing…

Polygon Acquires Zero-Knowledge Cryptography Firm Toposware

[Jun 4 7:00 AM] The acquisition means that Polygon has invested over $1 billion in zero-knowledge technology and firms, the team shared in a press release. Sources close to the deal told CoinDesk that the acquisition is near $30-50 million.

Pessimistic proofs: ZK tech’s next step or mere cynicism?

[May 29 7:00 AM] Polygon Labs introduces pessimistic proofs via SP1 zkVM, enhancing cross-chain security and simplifying ZK development.

Polygon Labs co-founder Sandeep Nailwal assumes new ZK role

[May 28 7:13 AM] Establishing the new role, Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal will increase focus on growing ZK solutions, including Polygon CDK.

Crypto Exchange OKX's Polygon-Powered Layer 2, 'X Layer,' Hits Public Mainnet

[Apr 15 8:00 PM] The news about X Layer comes as other major cryptocurrency exchanges, like Coinbase and Kraken, have also pursued their own layer 2 networks over the last year.

Immutable, King River Capital, Polygon Labs Set Up $100M Web3 Gaming Fund

[Mar 19 4:00 PM] Immutable and Polygon Labs will identify investment opportunities while King River will manage the investment process and deploy the capital across game studios and web3 infrastructure firms.

Polygon Lands Astar Network as First User of New 'AggLayer'

[Mar 5 6:00 PM] By plugging into the AggLayer, Astar users will have access to the liquidity in the Polygon ecosystem, allowing cross-chain transactions between Astar and Polygon zkEVM, making the experience feel like a single chain.

Polygon, StarkWare Tout New 'Circle STARKs' as Breakthrough for Zero-Knowledge Proofs

[Feb 21 1:30 PM] Circle STARKs are supposed to accelerate the proving process for zero-knowledge rollups, according to a white paper published by Polygon Labs and StarkWare.

Polygon Unveils ‘Type-1’ Prover Upgrade, Promising to Transform EVM Chains With Zero-Knowledge Proofs

[Feb 9 5:00 PM] Polygon Labs has rolled out its latest innovation, the “Type-1 prover.” This upgrade could introduce a new era for Ethereum Virtual Machine compatible chains, enabling the generation of zero-knowledge proofs while ensuring transaction…

Polygon Releases 'Type 1 Prover,' Claiming Milestone Set by Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin

[Feb 8 12:00 PM] The announcement means that existing EVM chains or optimistic rollups can connect to the prover without modification, then plug into Polygon’s newly released Aggregation layer, providing access to "all of the liquidity and value on Ethereum…

Polygon Labs Trims Staff by 19% ‘for the Sake of Enhanced Performance’

[Feb 2 11:30 PM] As part of its strategy to recalibrate and enhance operational performance, Polygon Labs will be reducing its workforce by 60, marking a 19% cut. This decision, shared by CEO Marc Boiron, aims at maintaining a lean and efficient team. Polygon Labs…

Polygon Labs Cuts 19% of Staff, 60 Roles, for 'Enhanced Performance'

[Feb 1 8:35 AM] The Ethereum-focused developer firm attributes the layoffs to working more effectively, rather than financial reasons.

Polygon Labs Execs Outline Regulatory Framework to Combat Illicit Activity in Defi

[Jan 31 2:00 AM] A paper prepared by two Polygon Labs executives and a former Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) director presents a framework to combat illicit activity in decentralized finance (defi) markets. The document proposes three different…