The Polygon network is entering a completely new phase. What started as MATIC is now officially POL — the new generation of network tokens designed to unify and secure the entire Polygon ecosystem.
The upgrade has reached 99% completion, which is a significant milestone in Polygon's journey towards Polygon 2.0.
With this transition:
POL has become the primary gas token on the Polygon PoS network.
All MATIC tokens have been automatically converted to POL on the network
A whole new layer of benefits and functions is ready: Staking, governance, and rewards within the ecosystem
🟢 What does this mean for the community and investors?
Unifying identity and value: POL unifies Polygon's presence across different networks
Ready for expansion: Support for future technologies and interoperability
Clarity for users and developers: One token, clearer functions, stronger ecosystem
💳 Payments and stablecoins — real use and fieldwork
Polygon is not just about speculation, but it drives real-world applications:
Adoption by major companies in the payments sector
More than 3 billion dollars in stablecoin value on the network
Low fees and high speed make it an ideal choice for global payments
A platform designed to be the backbone of Web3 payments — and now brings the world closer to a real digital economy.
🏦 Real-world assets RWA — real-world money on the blockchain
Polygon is also a pioneer in tokenizing real-world assets:
More than 1 billion dollars in tokenized assets on the network
Adoption by major traditional financial institutions
Opening a new door to integrate the traditional economy with the Web3 world
This move enhances the entry of major institutions and proves that the future is for on-chain assets.
🪙 Staking token $POL and rewards
Staking in POL offers greater benefits than just returns:
Direct contribution to network security
Opportunities to receive airdrops through ecosystem projects like Agglayer
Participation in governance and community rewards
Every holder of POL today is part of the future of the network, not just an investor.
📌 Summary
The transition from MATIC to POL is not just a change in the token's name — it is a strategic shift that opens the door to a new era for Polygon:
Global payments
Real assets on-chain
Collective governance
A unified and expanding ecosystem
If you are part of the Polygon community — now is the best time to follow up, engage, and take advantage of upcoming opportunities.