Polygon's Major Leap: MATIC Transitions to POL - What You Need to Know!
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Polygon's Major Leap: MATIC Transitions to POL - What You Need to Know!

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Summary:

  • Polygon upgrades from MATIC to POL as its network token.

  • The upgrade is effective from September 4, 2024.

  • POL will serve as the native gas and staking token for the Polygon proof-of-stake network.

  • Users can migrate from MATIC to POL easily via the Polygon Portal interface.

  • The upgrade aligns with Polygon's vision of a unified blockchain network.

Polygon Completes MATIC to POL Upgrade

Polygon has officially transitioned from MATIC to POL as its network token, marking a significant milestone in its evolution. This community-driven upgrade, effective from September 4, 2024, establishes POL as the native gas and staking token for the Polygon proof-of-stake network.

Users holding MATIC on Ethereum can seamlessly migrate to POL through the Polygon Portal interface. This upgrade is part of Polygon’s broader vision to become an aggregated blockchain network, unifying liquidity and state across multiple chains. The POL token is designed to be hyper productive, with future phases potentially expanding its utility across various dimensions, subject to community consensus.

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