{"id":346,"date":"2026-10-20T09:57:49","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T09:57:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3psmartltd.com\/blog\/?p=346"},"modified":"2026-10-20T09:57:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T09:57:50","slug":"what-is-the-polygon-network-key-features-of-the-polygon-pol-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/3psmartltd.com\/blog\/what-is-the-polygon-network-key-features-of-the-polygon-pol-network\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Polygon network? Key features of the Polygon (POL) network"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Polygon (POL) is a Layer 2 scaling platform built on Ethereum that enables cheaper, more efficient transactions without compromising the main network&#8217;s security. In recent years, the Polygon network has become one of the most widely used alternatives for stablecoin payments (especially <a href=\"https:\/\/trade-venezuela.3psmartltd.com\/pagos-b2b\/stablecoins\/usdt\/\"><strong>USDT<\/strong><\/a>), thanks to its flexibility, low fees, and near-instant transaction confirmations. Below, we explore Polygon&#8217;s origins and key features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/3psmartltd.com\/blog\/what-is-the-polygon-network-key-features-of-the-polygon-pol-network\/#Origins_of_the_Polygon_network\" >Origins of the Polygon network<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/3psmartltd.com\/blog\/what-is-the-polygon-network-key-features-of-the-polygon-pol-network\/#How_it_works_with_Ethereum\" >How it works with Ethereum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/3psmartltd.com\/blog\/what-is-the-polygon-network-key-features-of-the-polygon-pol-network\/#POL_The_token_that_replaced_MATIC\" >POL: The token that replaced MATIC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/3psmartltd.com\/blog\/what-is-the-polygon-network-key-features-of-the-polygon-pol-network\/#Confirmation_times_and_finality\" >Confirmation times and finality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/3psmartltd.com\/blog\/what-is-the-polygon-network-key-features-of-the-polygon-pol-network\/#Cost_per_transaction\" >Cost per transaction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/3psmartltd.com\/blog\/what-is-the-polygon-network-key-features-of-the-polygon-pol-network\/#Stablecoins_on_Polygon_and_B2B_payments\" >Stablecoins on Polygon and B2B payments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origins_of_the_Polygon_network\"><\/span>Origins of the Polygon network<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project began in 2017 as Matic Network, founded by software engineers Jaynti Kanani, Sandeep Nailwal, Anurag Arjun, and Mihailo Bjelic. The project aimed to address a common issue at the time: Ethereum would frequently become congested, driving transaction fees so high that small-scale operations became unfeasible. The proposed solution was to process transactions on a parallel network and rely on Ethereum only for essential functions. In 2021, the project was rebranded as Polygon\u2014a change that reflected a broader vision for the initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_it_works_with_Ethereum\"><\/span>How it works with Ethereum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Polygon does not operate in isolation; instead, it relies on Ethereum as its base network. Polygon first validates transactions, then records a cryptographic summary of those transactions on the Ethereum mainnet via specific smart contracts. This anchoring mechanism lets Polygon process a high volume of transactions while still benefiting from the main chain&#8217;s security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A core design feature of the Polygon network is its compatibility with Ethereum addresses, wallets, and token standards. As a result, a company or supplier already operating on Ethereum doesn&#8217;t need new tools to receive payment on Polygon. This is a significant distinction compared to other alternatives, such as the Solana network or the <a href=\"https:\/\/3psmartltd.com\/blog\/what-is-the-tron-network-main-characteristics-of-tron-trc-20\/\"><strong>TRON network<\/strong><\/a> (which uses its own TRC-20 standard), where compatibility must be verified before every transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/3psmartltd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/What-is-the-Polygon-network-Key-features-of-the-Polygon-POL-network-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"What is the Polygon network? Key features of the Polygon (POL) network\" class=\"wp-image-347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3psmartltd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/What-is-the-Polygon-network-Key-features-of-the-Polygon-POL-network-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/3psmartltd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/What-is-the-Polygon-network-Key-features-of-the-Polygon-POL-network-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/3psmartltd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/What-is-the-Polygon-network-Key-features-of-the-Polygon-POL-network-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/3psmartltd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/What-is-the-Polygon-network-Key-features-of-the-Polygon-POL-network-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/3psmartltd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/What-is-the-Polygon-network-Key-features-of-the-Polygon-POL-network.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"POL_The_token_that_replaced_MATIC\"><\/span>POL: The token that replaced MATIC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of September 2024, POL is the token used to pay for every transaction on the Polygon network. The transition was a one-to-one replacement for the former MATIC token; by September 2025, 99% of the total supply had migrated. Currently, POL covers transaction fees and supports network security through staking, with a portion of validator rewards allocated to participants, meaning a company paying its suppliers in USDT on Polygon must maintain a small POL balance to cover these fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Confirmation_times_and_finality\"><\/span>Confirmation times and finality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Polygon network produces a block every 1.75 seconds\u2014a reduction from the previous 2-second interval, implemented via the PIP-86 improvement proposal (the first change to block time since the network&#8217;s launch). Furthermore, the block time also represents the &#8220;finality&#8221;\u2014the point at which a transaction is considered irreversible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The &#8220;Heimdall v2&#8221; update (deployed in July 2025) reduced finality from one to two minutes to about five seconds. Subsequently, the &#8220;Rio&#8221; update (active since October 8, 2025) brought finality down to effectively a single-block timeframe, practically eliminating the risk of chain reorganizations. For a business, this means a supplier can confirm payment receipt within seconds and proceed with fulfillment without waiting for additional confirmations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_per_transaction\"><\/span>Cost per transaction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transaction fees on Polygon typically remain below one cent\u2014a level that renders network costs negligible for most business operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This threshold is maintained even during periods of increased activity. The Bhilai hard fork, implemented on July 1, 2025, raised the gas limit per block from 30 million to 45 million, boosting the network&#8217;s capacity to over 1,000 transactions per second\u2014all while keeping fees within that same low range. This offers a significant advantage for businesses: they no longer need to batch or defer payments simply to save on network fees. Instead, businesses can decide when to make a payment based on business criteria rather than the network&#8217;s technical costs. This predictability also makes it easier to estimate the total monthly cost of operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stablecoins_on_Polygon_and_B2B_payments\"><\/span>Stablecoins on Polygon and B2B payments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both USDT and USDC circulate on the Polygon network, which adheres to Ethereum standards, making it one of the most popular networks for settling transactions in digital dollars. Choosing both the currency and the network is a key decision for any company looking to make <a href=\"https:\/\/trade-venezuela.3psmartltd.com\/pagos-b2b\/stablecoins\/\"><strong>payments with stablecoins<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Polygon&#8217;s low fees, efficiency, and fast transactions make it especially useful for high transaction volume. With Polygon, a company that needs to settle dozens or even hundreds of invoices in a single workday can execute <a href=\"https:\/\/trade-venezuela.3psmartltd.com\/pagos-b2b\/automatizacion\/\"><strong>automatic bulk payments<\/strong><\/a> without transaction fees adding up to affect decisions or the bottom line.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>What are your thoughts on this? Are you aware of any other Polygon network features?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are considering implementing stablecoin payments for your business, you can get in touch with us by visiting the following link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Image by Swello via unsplash.com, licensed under Creative Commons.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Polygon (POL) is a Layer 2 scaling platform built on Ethereum that enables cheaper, more efficient transactions without compromising the main network&#8217;s security. In recent years, the Polygon network has become one of the most widely used alternatives for stablecoin payments (especially USDT), thanks to its flexibility, low fees, and near-instant transaction confirmations. Below, we &#8230; <a title=\"What is the Polygon network? 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