Polygon Outlines Agglayer Roadmap to Unify Blockchain Ecosystem

Bitfinex recently hosted an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with Sandeep Nailwal, founder and CEO of Polygon, offering insights into the platform’s evolving role in decentralized finance (DeFi) and its long-term vision for the blockchain ecosystem. The session, facilitated by BitfreedomGus, focused on the development of Polygon’s infrastructure, including the transition from MATIC to POL, the introduction of Agglayer, and the network’s broader roadmap for scalability and user experience [1].

Polygon, originally launched to enhance the scalability of Ethereum, has since evolved into a multichain ecosystem. Sandeep emphasized that the shift from MATIC to POL was a strategic move to align with Polygon’s vision of a unified and scalable blockchain infrastructure. POL, the native token of the network, serves as the gas and staking token and has expanded utility beyond the original MATIC token, including access to ecosystem incentives and airdrops through the Agglayer Breakout Programme [1].

A key focus of the AMA was the Agglayer, a new coordination layer designed to unify different chains across the crypto landscape. Agglayer aims to create a seamless, internet-like experience for users by connecting L1s, L2s, and other chains without compromising chain sovereignty or liquidity. This initiative aligns with Polygon’s broader strategy to address the current fragmentation of the Web3 space and facilitate cross-chain interoperability [1].

Sandeep outlined three primary goals for Polygon in the coming months: enhancing Polygon PoS to become the fastest payments chain, finalizing the Agglayer’s full launch by the end of 2025, and ensuring that POL holders and stakers see tangible value through increased utility and ecosystem growth. These objectives reflect Polygon’s commitment to expanding its role in global payments and real-world asset (RWA) integration [1].

The network’s gigagas roadmap aims to achieve a throughput of 100,000 transactions per second (TPS), positioning Polygon as a leading infrastructure for onchain financial systems. Recent upgrades, such as the Heimdall update, have already improved transaction finality times to five seconds, enabling faster and more reliable transfers of stablecoins and tokenized assets [1].

Polygon’s partnership with Bitfinex has played a significant role in building trust and expanding adoption. Sandeep praised Bitfinex for its contributions to the crypto space, including the development of USDT and its deep BTC markets. He also highlighted real-world use cases, such as USDT-based payments in Lugano, which demonstrate the growing integration of crypto into everyday transactions [1].

For everyday users and traders, Polygon’s innovations aim to enhance user experience by delivering faster, cheaper, and more reliable transactions. These improvements are expected to support broader adoption and contribute to the long-term value of POL. Staking POL not only provides rewards but also grants access to airdrops from projects within the Agglayer ecosystem, such as Katana, a DeFi-focused chain co-built with GSR [1].

Looking ahead, Sandeep emphasized Polygon’s focus on execution and delivery. The platform is in what he described as “full shipping mode,” with significant upgrades and initiatives in the pipeline. As Agglayer continues to evolve, it will serve as a foundational layer for a more interconnected and user-friendly crypto ecosystem [1].

Source: [1] AMA with Polygon (Sandeep Naiwal) – Hosted by Bitfinex & BitfreedomGus (https://blog.bitfinex.com/education/ama-with-polygon-sandeep-naiwal-hosted-by-bitfinex-bitfreedomgus/)