Intro
Polygon continues to solidify its position as a leading Layer-2 blockchain, combining scalability, performance, and interoperability. Messari’s Q1 2025 report reveals Polygon’s strategic achievements across DeFi, NFTs, real-world assets, and user activity, highlighting its unique edge over other networks.
Key Highlights from Messari’s Q1 2025 Polygon Report
1. AggLayer Goes Live with Pessimistic Proofs
Polygon launched pessimistic proofs on AggLayer mainnet in February 2025. This unlocks secure interoperability between chains, enabling seamless value and data transfer without compromising security.
Integrated by top protocols: Tria, Socket Protocol, Karate Combat, and Rome Protocol.
Establishes Polygon as the aggregator of sovereign and ZK-secured chains.
Source: https://messari.io/report/state-of-polygon-q1-2025?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=q1_quarterlies&destination=protocol_services_research
2. DeFi and Stablecoin Ecosystem Surges
Polygon PoS’s Total Value Locked (TVL) reached $744.8M by Q1 end. Notable growth:
Spiko: +28.9% QoQ
QuickSwap: +72.5% QoQ
Stablecoins showed strong performance:
Supply grew 23.3% QoQ, totaling $2B
Stablecoins became the top category by active addresses
3. User Activity on the Rise
546K daily active addresses (+4.4% QoQ)
3.4M daily transactions (+8% QoQ)
These metrics reflect Polygon’s growing developer and user adoption across key sectors.
4. NFTs: Pokémon Power and Creator Culture
Average daily NFT trading volume: $1.4M (+68.2% QoQ)
Courtyard’s Pokémon NFTs drove March’s $56.5M in sales, accounting for 51.2% of volume.
Polygon has become a hotspot for collectible and culturally relevant NFTs.
5. Real-World Assets (RWAs) on Chain
Polygon reached $271.8M in tokenized RWAs, ranking 7th globally.
Key partners:
Fasanara, Securitize, Mercado Bitcoin, REX
Supports regulated, institutional-grade asset issuance on-chain
6. Crypto Payments Dominated by Nexo
Nexo processed $130.3M in crypto payments via Polygon PoS.
Polygon’s low fees and reliability position it as the L2 of choice for real-world payment solutions.
Conclusion: Why This Matters
Polygon’s Q1 2025 performance illustrates a maturing blockchain with expanding utility—bridging ecosystems, powering real-world use cases, and enabling true cross-chain composability. With continuous improvements through the AggLayer and zkEVM stack, Polygon is shaping the future of scalable and secure web3 infrastructure.
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