Polygon’s momentum isn’t slowing down. According to Messari’s Q1 2025 report, the L2 powerhouse continues to surge with real network activity, strategic development, and increased adoption—outpacing many L1s and L2s in both innovation and impact.
Here’s a breakdown of the top insights:
1. Network Performance: Users Are Sticking Around
1.48M daily transactions, marking a 22% increase QoQ
3.9M unique wallets, showing consistent organic user growth
zkEVM adoption is rising fast, with transaction volume surging by 63% quarter-over-quarter.
Polygon’s PoS and zkEVM chains are both thriving, providing scalability and low fees without sacrificing decentralization.
2. Ecosystem Expansion: Builders and Users Alike
DeFi on Polygon posted an 18% TVL growth, driven by protocols like Aave and QuickSwap.
Gaming continues to shine with strong user retention, especially on Polygon PoS.
NFTs saw a 14% boost in minting volume, powered by creators and mainstream brands building on the network.
3. Infrastructure Innovation: CDK + AggLayer
Polygon’s Chain Development Kit (CDK) and AggLayer are game-changers. These modular tools enable developers to create secure, customizable appchains and rollups—rapidly expanding the Polygon Supernet ecosystem.
Builders looking to scale fast are choosing Polygon for the speed and modularity.
4. zkEVM Ecosystem: Zero-Knowledge, Maximum Growth
Over 50 active zk-based projects on Polygon zkEVM
Increased DEX trading, wallet activity, and protocol launches
zkEVM is not just a technical demo—it’s attracting serious traction
Polygon is proving that zk-rollups are ready for mainstream adoption.
Conclusion: Polygon Isn’t Slowing Down
Messari’s Q1 report shows that Polygon is firing on all cylinders—tech innovation, ecosystem strength, and user engagement. It’s not just hype. It’s measurable, verifiable growth.
With Ethereum upgrades like Dencun setting the stage for even cheaper rollups, expect Polygon’s zkEVM and CDK ecosystem to take a bigger leap next quarter.
Trending Coins to Watch with Polygon
– Polygon’s native token, gaining relevance with zkEVM adoption
$OP – Optimism is scaling alongside Polygon’s zk narrative
$ETH – As rollups scale, Ethereum becomes more valuable than ever.
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