Ethereum News Today: Scalability Revolution: Polygon, Chainlink, and BlockDAG Reshape Blockchain's Infrastructure Frontier

Polygon (MATIC) has extended its gains in 2025, with analysts forecasting a potential price range of $0.265 to $0.377 for the year, driven by its transition to the POL token and advancements in zero-knowledge (ZK) rollup technology Polygon (MATIC) Price Prediction & Forecast 2025^[1]. The network's Total Value Secured (TVS) currently stands at $20 million, a decline from its late 2024 peak of $120 million, but activity has remained steady, with over 45,000 decentralized applications (dApps) and $1.15 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL) Polygon [POL] to $15: How ZK-rollups will power the next wave on ...^[2]. Polygon's ZK-rollups, which offer three times the speed of Ethereum and one-tenth the cost, have positioned the platform as a key infrastructure layer for Ethereum scalability, with analysts suggesting a long-term price target of $15 for POL if it replicates the 2021 rally Polygon [POL] to $15: How ZK-rollups will power the next wave on ...^[2].

Chainlink (LINK) has surged to $18.54 in July 2025, fueled by institutional adoption, including JPMorgan's integration of its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) for cross-chain transactions . The token has broken above a long-term descending trendline, with technical indicators suggesting a potential target of $22. Analysts highlight growing on-chain activity, with Chainlink's Cumulative Monetary Value surpassing $25.84 trillion and its Reserve metric expanding to over 417,000 LINK tokens . The project's expansion to 11 blockchains, including Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Solana, underscores its role as a critical interoperability layer, with further institutional partnerships expected to drive adoption .

BlockDAG (BDAG) has captured market attention with its $422 million presale and $0.0012 entry point, offering real-time trading features during the presale phase Top Presale Crypto Projects 2025 With Real DApp Support^[6]. The project has raised over $410 million across 30 batches, with a confirmed launch price of $0.05 and a 2,660% ROI for early participants Chainlink Eyes Breakout as LINK Bullish Trend Forms^[8]. Strategic partnerships, including a multi-million-dollar sponsorship with the BWT Alpine F1® Team, have bolstered its visibility, while 3 million mobile miners and 20,000 hardware miners support network resilience Chainlink (LINK) Surges to $18.54 as JPMorgan Adoption Drives …^[7]. BlockDAG's hybrid Proof-of-Work and DAG architecture, combined with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility, positions it as a scalable solution for developers seeking real dApp infrastructure Chainlink Price Poised for a Major Upswing as CCIP and RWA ...^[9].