The Future of Polygon’s Original PoS Chain
Polygon’s Proof-of-Stake (PoS) chain has been the backbone of the ecosystem—fast, low-cost, and home to major dApps like Aave and Quickswap. While new initiatives like zkEVM, AggLayer, and CDK attract attention, the original PoS chain is far from being abandoned.
Polygon plans to upgrade the PoS chain into a zkEVM Validium, combining the best of both worlds:
Enhanced Security: Zero-Knowledge proofs will anchor transactions to Ethereum, addressing prior security concerns.
Cost Efficiency: Off-chain data availability keeps transaction fees low and performance high.
Ecosystem Integration: Seamless connection to AggLayer ensures the PoS chain’s liquidity and user base integrate across Polygon’s modular network.
This strategic move preserves the chain’s core advantages while future-proofing it for a multi-chain Polygon ecosystem. Users can expect a more secure, connected, and scalable network without losing the low fees and vibrant dApp ecosystem that made the PoS chain successful.
The transition may involve technical challenges and community debates, but it positions Polygon to unify its old and new infrastructure into a cohesive, next-generation blockchain ecosystem.
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