Polygon
Polygon Mainnet
An EVM-compatible blockchain mainnet offering low-cost, fast transactions, secured by a robust validator set and powered by POL, supporting a large DeFi and gaming ecosystem.
Chain Overview
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Chain ID
137
Native Token
POL (POL)
RPC
RPC Latency
128ms
Latest Block
93368218
EIP-7702
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Frequently asked questions
What is Polygon and what are its primary use cases?
Polygon is an EVM-compatible scaling and interoperability ecosystem for Ethereum, anchored by the Polygon PoS mainnet and zero-knowledge rollups (Polygon zkEVM and CDK-powered chains) with POL as the native token. It powers low-cost DeFi, gaming, NFTs, payments, and social apps with typical gas fees under $0.01 (≈$0.001–$0.02), ~2s block times, sustained ~45–60 TPS (higher in bursts), and network activity commonly in the ~2–4M daily transactions and ~0.5–1M daily active addresses range.
What makes Polygon unique compared to other blockchain networks?
Polygon stands out for its ZK-centric architecture and AggLayer, which connects Polygon PoS, Polygon zkEVM, and CDK chains using validity proofs to enable seamless interoperability and move toward unified liquidity and shared state. Developers get full EVM equivalence and a production-ready CDK to launch their own ZK L2s, while POL (formerly MATIC) underpins staking and governance across the ecosystem—delivering faster finality than optimistic rollups and materially lower fees than Ethereum L1.
What is the gas token used for Polygon, and how to get it?
Polygon uses POL as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain POL by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge.
How to bridge to Polygon network?
To bridge POL to Polygon, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Polygon as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
How to build on Polygon network?
To build on Polygon you can use thirdweb, which provides an easy way to build, monetize and scale your apps, games or agents. You can find detailed guides and documentation on https://portal.thirdweb.com to get started quickly.
How to add Polygon network to wallet?
To add Polygon to your wallet, you can connect your wallet and click on [Add to Wallet] button at the top of the page. Alternatively, you can add the network manually using the RPC URL and chain details and add it to your wallet's network settings.
How to send or receive POL on the Polygon network?
To send POL on Polygon, ensure your wallet is connected to the Polygon network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of POL to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.