🚀 Launchpad vs Layer-2: $POL vs $OP — Who Leads Web3’s Growth by 2030?
As of June 8, 2025, here’s a revised comparison between Polygon (POL) and Optimism (OP) based on a $500 investment each and 2030 predictions.
🎯 Polygon (POL)
Current Price: $0.21
Tokens Held: 2,380.95 POL
Total Investment: 2,380.95 × $0.21 = $500.00
2030 Price Forecasts:
CoinCodex: $1.50 to $2.75
PricePrediction.net: $3.50 to $5.00
Max Bull Case: Up to $10.00
2030 Value Projections:
At $1.50: 2,380.95 × $1.50 = $3,571.42 (Profit: $3,071.42)
At $5.00: 2,380.95 × $5.00 = $11,904.75 (Profit: $11,404.75)
At $10.00: 2,380.95 × $10.00 = $23,809.50 (Profit: $23,309.50)
⚡ Optimism (OP)
Current Price: $0.62
Tokens Held: 806.45 OP
Total Investment: 806.45 × $0.62 = $500.00
2030 Price Forecasts:
CoinCodex: $8.90 to $15.50
Techopedia: $18 to $30
Max Bull Case: Up to $75
2030 Value Projections:
At $8.90: 806.45 × $8.90 = $7,177.41 (Profit: $6,677.41)
At $30: 806.45 × $30 = $24,193.50 (Profit: $23,693.50)
At $75: 806.45 × $75 = $60,483.75 (Profit: $59,983.75)
🔍 Summary
Polygon (POL) is built for launching Web3 projects via token sales, while Optimism ($OP) is building Ethereum’s scalable future.
🚀 POL offers massive ROI potential at a low cap; OP brings foundational L2 infrastructure with strong institutional adoption.
🧠 Choose your lane — Launchpad gains or Layer-2 scalability. Or hold both for balance.
