Polygon’s strengths include:
Ethereum-native: Built specifically to complement Ethereum, with deep compatibility
Scalability options: Offers PoS, zkEVM, and custom chains via CDK
Brand partnerships: Trusted by Fortune 500 companies
Developer adoption: One of the largest Web3 developer communities
Strong team and funding: The Polygon team is well-funded, with strategic acquisitions (like Mir and Hermez for ZK tech) to stay ahead in innovation
These factors have helped MATIC become a top 20 cryptocurrency by market cap.
