Polygon (MATIC)

  • Launched: 2017
  • Creator: Jaynti Kanani, Sandeep Nailwal, and Anurag Arjun
  • Purpose: Polygon is a scaling solution for Ethereum, aiming to solve the blockchain’s issues related to scalability, high transaction costs, and congestion.
  • Features:
    • Layer 2 Solution: Polygon provides a Layer 2 scaling solution to help Ethereum scale, without sacrificing decentralization.
    • Multiple Chains: It enables the creation of sidechains and other blockchains that are interoperable with Ethereum.
  • Use Cases: Ethereum scaling, decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, NFTs, and dApps.
  • Status: Polygon has quickly grown as a leading Ethereum scaling solution and is widely used by developers looking to reduce transaction costs and improve speed.


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