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What is Polygon 2.0?

What is Polygon 2.0?

1/8/2025, 5:24:21 AM
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This video offers an overview of Polygon's development and technological innovations. Originally known as Matic, Polygon was launched in 2017 to address Ethereum's scalability issues. It has since evolved into a key Layer 2 solution within the Ethereum ecosystem. The video details how Polygon operates, including its sidechain technology and interoperability with Ethereum. It emphasizes the launch of Polygon 2.0, a major upgrade featuring zkEVM technology that greatly enhances network performance and security. The video also covers the transition from MATIC to POL tokens, explaining how the new token improves network functionality and user experience. Overall, this video thoroughly demonstrates how Polygon blockchain continues to lead in the Web3 space through ongoing innovation.
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Translator:  Sonia
Reviewer(s): Wayne、Kowei、Elisa、Ashely
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