Polygon
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Ethereum layer-2 solution
blockchain network
blockchain scaling platform
cryptocurrency
software platform
Polygon is a popular Ethereum scaling platform that provides a framework for building and connecting fast, low-cost, and interoperable blockchain networks.
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
Ethereum layer-2 solution
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blockchain network ⓘ blockchain scaling platform ⓘ cryptocurrency ⓘ software platform ⓘ |
| abbreviation | Polygon PoS NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
enhance user experience on Ethereum
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improve Ethereum scalability ⓘ reduce transaction fees ⓘ |
| builtOn | Ethereum NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| category |
blockchain infrastructure
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layer-2 scaling solution ⓘ |
| compatibleWith | Ethereum Virtual Machine NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| ecosystemIncludes |
DeFi protocols
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NFT platforms ⓘ decentralized applications ⓘ |
| enables | deployment of Ethereum dApps with lower fees ⓘ |
| formerlyKnownAs | Matic Network NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| foundedBy |
Anurag Arjun
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Jaynti Kanani NERFINISHED ⓘ Mihailo Bjelic NERFINISHED ⓘ Sandeep Nailwal NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| governedBy | Polygon community ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
high throughput
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interoperability with Ethereum ⓘ low transaction costs ⓘ |
| launchYear | 2017 ⓘ |
| nativeToken | MATIC NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| networkType | proof-of-stake sidechain ⓘ |
| provides |
fast transactions
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interoperable blockchain networks ⓘ low-cost transactions ⓘ scaling solutions for Ethereum ⓘ |
| rebrandedFrom | Matic Network NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| rebrandYear | 2021 ⓘ |
| securityModel | proof-of-stake validators ⓘ |
| supports |
ERC-20 tokens
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ERC-721 tokens ⓘ Ethereum-based tokens ⓘ Ethereum-compatible blockchains ⓘ bridges between Ethereum and Polygon ⓘ smart contracts ⓘ |
| token | MATIC NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedFor |
governance on Polygon
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staking on Polygon ⓘ transaction fees on Polygon ⓘ |
| uses |
Plasma chains
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Polygon PoS chain NERFINISHED ⓘ rollup technologies ⓘ |
| website | https://polygon.technology ⓘ |
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