Polygon Network Token

24h change: +3.79%. From $0.0903 to $0.0937.

• Polygon handled $178 million USD in stablecoin transactions in March alone, capturing 22.1 percent of global USD stablecoin market share and 46 percent of USDC transfers. Major firms like Stripe for AI agents, Mastercard, Revolut with $1.2 billion processed, and Tazapay with $687 million monthly underscore real-world adoption. This positions Polygon as key infrastructure for efficient dollar movements over legacy rails
• PIP-85 proposes sending 50 percent of priority fees to validators and delegators to improve staking rewards fairness. This addresses imbalances amid record network activity and 10x priority fees. The upgrade follows VEBloP and is set for implementation soon
• Polygon generates around 40 million POL in fees monthly from real payments activity, equating to 500 million annually or 5 percent of supply. This occurs despite price weakness and highlights underlying network utility. Fees underscore demand from stablecoins and partners

24h change: -1.25%. From $0.0916 to $0.0905.

• Walmart-backed fintech app OnePay integrated POL as part of its crypto expansion, adding it alongside SUI and ARB to serve users new to crypto. This follows an earlier batch including Solana. The move aims to increase accessibility and reduce costs for mainstream adoption.
• Polymarket accounts for 55% of Polygon transactions and 67% of gas fees as of March 2026. This highlights reliance on prediction markets amid payments growth. A shift could impact metrics but underscores network usage.
• Unique addresses sending stablecoins P2P reached 3.51 million last month, up 28%. Polygon handled $730B annual crypto volume and 89% local-currency stablecoin activity in LATAM. This supports its push as a payments chain with $2.4T in stablecoins moved.

24h change: +0.66%. From $0.0926 to $0.0932.

• Major exchanges like Bitso finalized the token upgrade from MATIC to POL on March 19, 2026. This transition enables POL usage for gas fees, staking, and governance across Polygon's multi-chain ecosystem. The change reduces fragmentation and supports broader adoption.
• Polygon plans to shut down its zkEVM project by the end of 2026 to prioritize the PoS chain and AggLayer network. This shift aims to consolidate resources for unified liquidity and higher transaction throughput. Users and developers are advised to transition to the supported infrastructure.
• The Lisovo Hardfork implemented in 2026 improves smart contract performance and adds AI compatibility on Polygon. This upgrade addresses key efficiency needs in the growing ecosystem. It positions Polygon better for advanced applications and multi-chain operations.

24h change: +1.99%. From $0.0908 to $0.0926.

• Revolut, Europe's most valuable fintech, has processed over $1.2 billion in onchain transactions on Polygon. This milestone shows increasing adoption of Polygon for real-world payments by major financial services. It reinforces Polygon's position in scalable blockchain infrastructure.
• Polygon's community is discussing a major economic overhaul as exchanges finalize the token upgrade from MATIC to POL. This signals a shift in the protocol's structure and tokenomics. Such changes aim to enhance utility and alignment within the ecosystem.

24h change: -2.07%. From $0.0931 to $0.0912.

• Major exchange Bitso automatically converted MATIC to POL for users on March 26, 2026. This step solidifies POL as the ecosystem token replacing MATIC. The change enables access to new staking and governance features on Polygon.
• Polygon targets over 100,000 transactions per second with the Gigagas upgrade in 2026. The AggLayer is set for full maturity this year. These changes position the network for high-volume global payments infrastructure.
• Polygon moves toward US-regulated payments platform status via acquisition. Recent stablecoin volumes highlight real-world use. Low fees enable efficient cross-border transfers compared to traditional systems.