Polygon
Polygon-Powered Trump Digital Trading Card NFTs Enjoy Huge Price Surge As Daily Sales Jump 800%
- Francisco Memoria
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- 21 Jan 2023
The non-fungible token (NFT) digital trading cards launched by former U.S. President Donald Trump have seen their price surge as daily sales jumped over 800%. Sales are skyrocketing as it appears Trump is getting ready to be active on major social media platforms Facebook and Twitter. According to data from CryptoSlam, shortly after being launched […]
Polygon-Powered Prize-Winning Trump Trading Cards Now on Sale at NFT Marketplace OpenSea
- Michael Lavere
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- 16 Jan 2023
The wallet that issued the original NFT collection for former U.S. President Donald Trump has minted tokens for sweepstake prize winners. According to a report by CoinDesk, NFTs for Trump’s sweepstakes winners, originally announced as part of his December 2022 collection, are making their way onto the marketplace. Using data from OpenSea, the report claims […]
Polygon ($MATIC) Partners With Mastercard to Launch Web3-Focused Incubator
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 6 Jan 2023
On Friday (6 January 2023), payments giant Mastercard announced at CES 2023 that via a partnership with blockchain startup Polygon ($MATIC) it is launching a Web3-focused incubator to help artists. According to a report by TechCrunch published earlier today, Raja Rajamannar, chief marketing and communications officer at Mastercard, told TechCrunch: “The core of this program […]
Coinbase Prime Starts Supporting Polygon ($MATIC) Staking
- Francisco Memoria
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- 16 Dec 2022
The prime broker platform of Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency trading platform Coinbase, Coinbase Prime, has started offering Polygon ($MATIC) staking services to its users, allowing them to earn rewards while helping secure the network. In a tweet, the company pointed out that investors can earn rewards with “institutional-grade, fully integrated staking” on its interface. Coinbase Prime currently […]
Latest Desktop Version of Media Player ‘Winamp’ Supports Music NFTs
- Michael Lavere
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- 11 Dec 2022
Windows media player “Winamp” has recently “gotten a major web3 upgrade.” According to Winamp’s press release, “this new version reduces Winamp’s memory footprint and upgrades security among many other improvements, but it also includes a new way to listen to the latest music format.” Winamp CEO Alexandre Saboundjian stated: “The genesis of Winamp has always […]
Solana’s Phantom Wallet “Adding Support” for Ethereum ($ETH) and Polygon ($MATIC)
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 30 Nov 2022
On Tuesday (29 November 2022), Phantom, which is the most popular wallet for Solana, announced that it is adding support for Ethereum and Polygon. The Phantom team told their over 345K Twitter followers: “Phantom was actually founded with the intent of going multichain towards @ethereum , and we have been hard at work for months […]
Polygon ($MATIC) Adds 46 Million Addresses in Six Months as It Outperforms Wider Crypto Market
- Francisco Memoria
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- 9 Nov 2022
The Polygon ($MATIC) network, an Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution, has added over 46 million new addresses to its network over the past six months while the price of its native token, used to pay for transactions fees and secure the network via staking, has been outperforming the wider crypto market. According to data from Polygon […]
$MATIC: Crypto Analyst Gives Multiple Reasons to Be Bullish on Polygon
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 7 Nov 2022
On Monday (7 November 2022), Australian crypto investor and analyst Miles Deutscher explained why he is so bullish on $MATIC, the governance and utility token of the Polygon network. Polygon is “a decentralised Ethereum scaling platform that enables developers to build scalable user-friendly dApps with low transaction fees without ever sacrificing on security.” The Polygon Lightpaper describes Polygon […]
How Polygon ($MATIC) Did in Q3 2022
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 6 Nov 2022
In a recent Messari report, Nicholas Garcia and Red Sheehan talked the state of Polygon ($MATIC) as of the end of Q3 2022. Polygon is “a decentralised Ethereum scaling platform that enables developers to build scalable user-friendly dApps with low transaction fees without ever sacrificing on security.” The Polygon Lightpaper describes Polygon as “a protocol and a framework […]
Instagram Allowing Creators To Make and Sell Polygon ($MATIC) Powered NFTs, Adds Support for Solana ($SOL) NFTs
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 5 Nov 2022
Meta Platforms, Inc. (“Meta”), the American multinational technology conglomerate that owns Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp, says that it is “introducing a way for creators to make their own NFTs (or digital collectibles) and sell them to fans and collectors both on and off Instagram.” In a press release issued on 2 November 2022, Meta stated: […]
Polygon ($MATIC) Price Predictions Point to Bearish Turn by End of Year
- Francisco Memoria
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- 5 Nov 2022
Price predictions for Ethereum layer-2 scaling network Polygon ($MATIC) are pointing to a bearish turn before the end of the year, with users believe the price of the cryptocurrency will drop significantly from its current level. According to data from CoinMarketCap’s price estimates feature, the cryptocurrency community’s price predictions point to an average of $0.899 […]
Polygon ($MATIC) Can Outperform Bitcoin ($BTC) and Other Altcoins, Crypto Analyst Says
- Francisco Memoria
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- 28 Oct 2022
A popular cryptocurrency analyst has suggested that the price of Polygon ($MATIC) is set to surge in the near future to the point it will outperform the flagship cryptocurrency Bitcoin ($BTC) and other altcoins In a series of tweets, pseudonymous cryptocurrency analyst Kaleo shared his bullish $MATIC thesis with his over 500,000 followers on the […]
Polygon ($MATIC) Co-Founder: Reddit NFTs Are ‘A Huge Win for the Whole Web3’
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 26 Oct 2022
Polygon Technology Co-Founder Mihailo Bjelic recently commented on how hugely successful Reddit’s Collectible Avatars, which are Polygon-powered NFTs, have been. On 7 July 2022, Reddit announced via a blog post that blockchain-backed Collectible Avatars were coming to Reddit via a new storefront: “In this series, Collectible Avatars are limited-edition avatars made by independent artists, in […]
$MATIC: 53,000+ dApps Deployed on Polygon, Nearly 8X the Number at Start of 2022
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 23 Oct 2022
The Polygon ($MATIC) team recently announced that according to data from Web3 development platform Alchemy, there are currently over 53,000 decentralized applications (dApps) deployed on Polygon. Polygon is “a decentralised Ethereum scaling platform that enables developers to build scalable user-friendly dApps with low transaction fees without ever sacrificing on security.” The Polygon Lightpaper describes Polygon as “a protocol and a […]
InvestAnswers Host on Why $SOL, $MATIC, and $FTM Are His Top Three Altcoin Picks
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 16 Oct 2022
On Friday (October 14), James Mullarney, the host of the very popular YouTube channel “InvestAnswers”, talked about why he the altcoins he is most bullish on are Solana ($SOL), Polygon ($MATIC), and Fantom ($FTM. Mullarney said: “The only two things that I’ve purchased this whole year, other than sell stuff, was Bitcoin and Solana,. That’s […]
$MATIC: Starbucks Unveils Its Polygon-Powered NFT-Based ‘Starbucks Odyssey’ Experience
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 12 Sep 2022
On Monday (September 12), Starbucks, the largest coffeehouse chain in the world, introduced “Starbucks Odyssey”, which will give Starbucks Rewards members and Starbucks employees in the U.S. the chance to earn and buy NFTs that will “unlock access to new benefits and immersive coffee experiences.” According to Starbucks’ press release, it is “one of the first companies […]
$MATIC up 170% in Past 3 Months, Polygon Has ‘Passed 2 Billion Lifetime Transactions’
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 6 Sep 2022
A continous stream of good news for Polygon over the past three months has helped its gas and governance token $MATIC token to gain over 170% (vs USD). What Is Polygon ($MATIC)? Polygon is “a decentralised Ethereum scaling platform that enables developers to build scalable user-friendly dApps with low transaction fees without ever sacrificing on security.” […]
$MATIC: InvestAnswers Host Explains Why He Ranks Polygon So Highly
- Michael Lavere
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- 3 Sep 2022
James Mullarney, the host of the very popular YouTube channel “InvestAnswers”, says that $MATIC, the native token of Polygon, is one of his top altcoin picks for investors to keep an eye on. Polygon is “a decentralised Ethereum scaling platform that enables developers to build scalable user-friendly dApps with low transaction fees without ever sacrificing on […]
$MATIC: Why Ethereum’s Merge Upgrade Does Not Invalidate Polygon’s Value Proposition
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 24 Aug 2022
On Tuesday (August 23), the Polygon ($MATIC) team talked about how their project will be affected by Ethereum’s upcoming “Merge” upgrade, which marks the Ethereum network’s transition from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS). Here is how Ethereum Foundation explains the Merge, which is expected to take place on September 15: “The Merge represents the joining of the […]
$MATIC: 37,000+ dApps Run on Polygon, Which Is 4X the Number at Start of 2022
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 11 Aug 2022
The Polygon team announced on Wednesday (August 10) that according to data from Web3 development platform Alchemy, there are currently over 37,000 decentralized applications (dApps) powered by Polygon. Polygon is “a decentralised Ethereum scaling platform that enables developers to build scalable user-friendly dApps with low transaction fees without ever sacrificing on security.” The Polygon Lightpaper describes Polygon as […]
$MATIC: Coca-Cola Drops ‘A Special Digital Collectible’ on Polygon
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 7 Aug 2022
On Sunday (July 7), which is when “International Friendship Day” is celebrated in the U.S., Coca-Cola announced that it is “thanking fans who’ve been a part of the brand’s journey into the metaverse over the last year with a special digital collectible drop.” Polygon is “a decentralised Ethereum scaling platform that enables developers to build scalable […]
Polygon: Coin Bureau Says $MATIC Could Hit $1.50 in the Run-Up to Ethereum’s Merge
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 7 Aug 2022
The pseudonymous host of popular crypto market commentary show Coin Bureau explained recently why he is bullish on $MATIC, the gas token for the Polygon network. What Is Polygon? Polygon is “a decentralised Ethereum scaling platform that enables developers to build scalable user-friendly dApps with low transaction fees without ever sacrificing on security.” The Polygon Lightpaper describes Polygon […]
Major Ethereum Whale Accumulates $MATIC, $APE, $FTT, and Others in Massive Buying Spree
- Francisco Memoria
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- 4 Aug 2022
A major non-exchange Ethereum ($ETH) whale has accumulated several altcoins in a massive buying spree that saw it add to its positions on the cryptocurrency’s blockchain and saw the value of their account rise by more than $400 million. According to data from whale monitoring service WhaleStats, the Ethereum whale known as bonobo has splurged […]
Crypto Whale Activity Surges for $DOGE, $UNI, and $MATIC as Market Rebounds
- Francisco Memoria
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- 22 Jul 2022
On-chain data shows that cryptocurrency whale activity has surged for an umber of altcoins, including the meme-inspired cryptocurrency Dogecoin ($DOGE), Uniswap’s governance token $UNI, and Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution Polygon ($MATIC). According to data shared by on-chain analytics firm Santiment, cryptocurrency whale activity surged for these cryptocurrencies amid a wider cryptocurrency market recovery that saw […]
Polygon Co-Founder Says Their zkEVM Achieves ‘Holy Grail of Web3 Infrastructure’
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 20 Jul 2022
On Wednesday (July 20), Polygon, “the leading Web3 infrastructure used by some of the world’s biggest companies including Meta, Stripe & Reddit,” announced the launch of Polygon zkEVM., which claims to be “the first Ethereum-equivalent scaling solution that works seamlessly with all existing smart contracts, developer tools, and wallets, harnessing advanced cryptography called zero-knowledge proofs.” […]
$MATIC Up 23.5% Thanks to Excitement Over Polygon’s Upcoming zkEVM Announcement
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 18 Jul 2022
On Monday (July 18), Polygon’s $MATIC token is trading above $0.92, surging over 23%% in the past 24-hour period, (at least, partly) thanks to two pieces of very bullish news. What Is Polygon ($MATIC)? Polygon is “a decentralised Ethereum scaling platform that enables developers to build scalable user-friendly dApps with low transaction fees without ever sacrificing […]
Polygon ($MATIC) Price Jumps 11% After Project’s Inclusion in Disney’s Accelerator Program
- Francisco Memoria
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- 14 Jul 2022
The price of Polygon ($MATIC) has jumped over 11% to now stand at $0.62 after the Walt Disney Company announced that a total of six companies will join its Disney Accelerator program this year, and included Polygon in it. Disney Accelerator is a business development program designed to “accelerate the growth of innovative companies from […]
Meta Starts Rollout of Ethereum- and Polygon- Based NFT Support on Facebook
- Michael Lavere
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- 3 Jul 2022
Meta, the company behind social media platform Facebook, has started the rollout of NFT support for select users in the U.S. According to a report by Kate Irwin for Decrypt, Facebook is rolling out Ethereum and Polygon-based NFTs for a small number of users. A representative from Meta told Decrypt that the company plans to […]
$SHIB and $MATIC Among Few Coinbase Listings to Have ‘Positive Post-Listing Performance’
- Francisco Memoria
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- 30 Jun 2022
The meme-inspired cryptocurrency Shiba Inu ($SHIB) and a few other cryptoassets including Polygon ($MATIC) and Unifi are the few altcoins that have been listed on the Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase in 2021 and 2022 to remain above listing price. According to an analysis conducted by pseudonymous on-chain analyst Onchain Wizard, for 2021 and 2022 the […]
$MATIC: Bentley’s First NFT Collection Coming to Ethereum Scaling Platform Polygon
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 23 Jun 2022
On Wednesday (June 22), British luxury car manufacturer Bentley Motors announced some details about its upcoming NFT collection. According to Bentley’s press release, Bentley is “making its first venture into the NFT marketplace with a one-time NFT drop on the carbon-neutral Polygon network, scheduled for September 2022 and limited to just 208 pieces.” Why 208? […]
$MATIC Surges 26% After Polygon’s Launch of ZK-Powered Self-Sovereign Identity Solution
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 23 Jun 2022
On Wednesday (June 22), decentralised Ethereum scaling platform Polygon announced that it is “launching the first iteration of Polygon ID – a private and self-sovereign identity solution powered by zero-knowledge cryptography.” Polygon’s blog post started by explaining what problem they were trying to solve: “Too often, we’re forced to trade personal data for access to […]
Circle Introduces Support for Polygon $USDC
- Michael Lavere
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- 14 Jun 2022
FinTech firm Circle Internet Financial, LLC has “announced support for Polygon USDC on Circle’s payments and treasury platform.” According to Circle’s press release, the firm, which is “a global financial technology firm that provides internet-based payments and financial infrastructure to businesses of all sizes, and the issuer of USD Coin (USDC),” has “announced support for […]
Polygon ($MATIC) Co-Founder on His Davos 2022 Trip: Everyone Wants To Work With Us
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 31 May 2022
Last week, Polygon ($MATIC) Co-Founder Mihailo Bjelic talked about the crypto space in general and Polygon in particular during an interview he had in Davos (Switzerland). What is Polygon? On 18 May 2021, Anthony Sassano, took to Twitter to clear up some of the confusion around Polygon (e.g. some people refer to Polygon as a sidechain to Ethereum, […]
In Brazil, You Can Now Use $ADA, $XRP, and $MATIC to Pay for Real Estate Purchases
- Francisco Memoria
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- 25 May 2022
Gafisa, a leading Brazilian real estate developer, has started accepting cryptocurrency payments for real estate transactions, The company is accepting cryptos through local cryptocurrency exchange Foxbit. According to a press release from the exchange, first spotted by local news outlet Livecoins, Gafisa has been studying accepting the flagship cryptocurrency as a payment method since February […]
Polygon ($MATIC) ‘Going Carbon-Negative in 2022, and Climate Positive Beyond That’
- Michael Lavere
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- 18 Apr 2022
The Polygon ($MATIC) team has pledged to make its blockchain officially carbon neutral by the end of the year. According to an announcement made by the official Polygon Twitter account, the network is aiming to go carbon neutral by the end of this year and climate positive at some point in the future. The commitment […]
Coin Bureau on Polygon ($MATIC): ‘Layer-2s Might Soon Be Needed More Than Ever’
- Michael Lavere
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- 3 Apr 2022
The host of popular crypto analytics and market commentary show Coin Bureau says that Polygon ($MATIC) is positioned to benefit from Ethereum’s transition to a proof-of-stake network. Polygon is “a protocol and a framework for building and connecting Ethereum-compatible blockchain networks”; it aggregates “scalable solutions on Ethereum supporting a multi-chain Ethereum ecosystem.” On 18 May 2021, Anthony […]
Grayscale Investments: ‘Ethereum Is Like New York City’
- Michael Lavere
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- 3 Apr 2022
In a recent report titled “Get Smart on Smart Contract Platforms”, cryptoasset manager Grayscale Investments compared Ethereum to New York City. Grayscale’s report, which was published last month, said that Dragonfly Research had “pioneered a useful framework for understanding blockchains by comparing blockchains to cities, the thesis being that blockchains are similar to cities in […]
Opera Brings Solana ($SOL), Polygon ($MATIC), and Others to ‘Tens of Millions’ of Users
- Francisco Memoria
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- 30 Mar 2022
Popular pro-cryptocurrency web browser Opera has revealed its built-in crypto wallet and web 3.0 browser, has announced it’s adding support for several major networks, including Solana ($SOL), Polygon ($MATIC), Axie Infinity’s Ronin, Nervos, Celo, and IXO. According to an announcement the firm published, Opera’s “tens of millions” of active users can start benefitting from access […]
Dolce and Gabbana Launches DGFamily NFT Community Using Polygon-Powered Marketplace
- Michael Lavere
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- 26 Feb 2022
Italian luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana (aka “D&G”) is expanding its non-fungible token (NFT) collection via an ongoing partnership with Polygon-powered NFT marketplace UNXD. According to a report by U.Today, Dolce & Gabbana has announced an expansion of their NFT line following the successful launch of its historic “Collezione Genesis,” collection in September 2021. On 4 October […]
Billionaire Shark Says He Owns ‘A Lot Of’ Ethereum ($ETH) and Polygon ($MATIC)
- Michael Lavere
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- 15 Feb 2022
Billionaire investor and entrepreneur Mark Cuban said in a recent interview that he has “a lot of” Ethereum ($ETH) and Polygon ($MATIC). Cuban is the majority owner of the professional basketball team Dallas Mavericks, as well as one of the “sharks” on the highly popular reality show “Shark Tank” (which is aired on the ABC television network). Speaking in […]
“Shark” Kevin O’Leary Explains His Interest in Solana ($SOL) and Polygon ($MATIC)
- Michael Lavere
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- 31 Jan 2022
Celebrity investor Kevin O’Leary (aka “Mr. Wonderful” on ABC TV series “Shark Tank“) recently shared his thoughts on Solana ($SOL), Polygon ($MATIC) and Hedera ($HBAR). During an interview with Anthony Pompliano on The Best Business Show, O’Leary explained his view that crypto has evolved into “software” rather than an alternative form of money. He noted that […]
$MATIC: Julian Lennon Is Selling Beatles Memorabilia As Polygon-Powered NFTs
- Michael Lavere
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- 29 Jan 2022
Julian Lennon, the son of the late Beatles legend John Lennon and his first wife Cynthia, has immortalized some memorabilia from the band’s collection in the form of Polygon-based non-fungible tokens (NFTs). According to a report by Decrypt published on January 25, Julian Lennon is selling several items of Beatles and John Lennon memorabilia as an […]
$MATIC: Mobile-Only Gaming Universe Coming to Ethereum With Polygon’s Help
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 27 Jan 2022
Earlier today (January 27), Hike, the startup behind Rush Gaming Universe (RGU), announced that it was “excited” to “welcome” Polygon ($MATIC) as an investor and explained why it is moving its (currently) mobile-only platform to Ethereum with the help of Polygon. According to RGU’s blog post, the RGU community is “battling it out in over […]
Top Ethereum Whales Load up on Polygon ($MATIC) and Chainlink ($LINK) as Crypto Market Recovers
- Francisco Memoria
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- 13 Jan 2022
A whale monitoring resource has found that the richest wallet addresses on the Ethereum network have been loading up on Polygon ($MATIC) and Chainlink ($LINK) as the cryptocurrency market recovers, with only Ethereum’s ETH and stablecoins leading these coins in terms of holdings. According to data from WhaleStats, first spotted by DailyHodl, the 1,000 largest […]
Crypto Analyst Lark Davis on Why ‘Polygon’s $MATIC Token Is Going to $10’
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 11 Jan 2022
On Sunday (January 9), highly popular New Zealand based crypto analyst and influencer Lark Davis explained why he is so bullish on Polygon’s $MATIC token. What Is Polygon ($MATIC)? Polygon is “a protocol and a framework for building and connecting Ethereum-compatible blockchain networks”; it aggregates “scalable solutions on Ethereum supporting a multi-chain Ethereum ecosystem.” On 18 […]
$MATIC: 175-Year-Old News Agency AP Relying on Polygon To Power New NFT Marketplace
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 11 Jan 2022
Associated Press (AP) says it is going to “launch a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace built by blockchain technology provider Xooa, where collectors can purchase the news agency’s award-winning contemporary and historic photojournalism.” What Is Polygon ($MATIC)? Polygon is “a protocol and a framework for building and connecting Ethereum-compatible blockchain networks”; it aggregates “scalable solutions on Ethereum […]
Polygon ($MATIC) Co-Founder Says in Reality Polygon Has More Traction Than Solana
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 10 Jan 2022
Yesterday, Sandeep Nailwal, Co-Founder and COO at Polygon, pointed out that despite popular misconception, Solana ($SOL) has not achieved more traction than Polygon ($MATIC). We take a closer look at Nailwal’s argument and some recent Polygon news. What Is Polygon ($MATIC)? Polygon is “a protocol and a framework for building and connecting Ethereum-compatible blockchain networks”; it […]
$ETH and $MATIC: Tesla Owner Explains How He Mines Crypto With His Car
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 8 Jan 2022
In a recent interview, 2018 Tesla Model 3 owner Siraj Raval talked about various techniques he has used to mine cryptocurrencies using his car. According to a CNBC report published earlier today, here are a few ways that Raval has tried crypto mining with his Tesla: “He’s run free bitcoin mining software on his Apple Mac mini […]
$MATIC: Polygon’s Top 5 Achievements in 2021
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 6 Jan 2022
Recently, the Polygon team outlined 2021’s biggest achievements, and in this article we take a closer look at five of these. What Is Polygon ($MATIC)? Polygon is “a protocol and a framework for building and connecting Ethereum-compatible blockchain networks”; it aggregates “scalable solutions on Ethereum supporting a multi-chain Ethereum ecosystem.” On 18 May 2021, Anthony Sassano, […]
Popular Crypto Analyst Explains Why He Is Bullish on $ETH, $EGLD, and $MATIC
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 2 Jan 2022
Recently, highly popular New Zealand-based crypto analyst and influencer LArk Davis talked about why he feels confident that Ethereum ($ETH), Elrond ($EGLD), and Polygon ($MATIC) are good projects to bet on in 2022. David talked about his top three altcoin picks for 2022 in a YouTube video he released 10 days ago. According to a […]
Polygon ($MATIC) Partners With Reddit Co-Founder to Invest in Web3 Projects
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 23 Dec 2021
Recently, Polygon announced an interesting partnership with Seven Seven Six (more formally known as “776 Fund Management”) — a venture capital firm founded by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. Polygon’s blog post announced that this partnership has “created a $200 million initiative that will back projects at the intersection of social media and Web3, exploring better […]
VanEcks Lists ETNs for Avalanche ($AVAX) and Polygon ($MATIC) on SIX Swiss Exchange
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 18 Dec 2021
Asset manager VanEck has listed two new crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) on the SIX Swiss Exchange, bringing the number of cryptocurrencies for which offers exchange-traded products (ETPs) to seven. In a press release issued on Wednesday (December 16), VanEck reminded us that it had already launched ETNs on Bitcoin ($BTC), Ethereum ($ETH), Polkadot ($DOT), Tron […]
Polygon ($MATIC) Could Conservatively Grow Another 3X in This Cycle, Says Coin Bureau
- Michael Lavere
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- 14 Dec 2021
The host of the highly popular cryptocurrency trading YouTube series “Coin Bureau” says that Polygon ($MATIC) could grow “another 2-3x” in this cycle if it is able to properly implement its scaling solutions. In a video released four days ago, Guy, who hosts the popular crypto show Coin Bureau, told the channel’s 1.75 million susbscribers […]
Polygon Continues Seeing Growth in Real World Usage, $MATIC Up 10500% So Far in 2021
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 9 Nov 2021
On Tuesday (November 9), $MATIC, the governance token of Polygon, may not be setting new all-time highs, but it is still up over 10,504% so far in 2021, and more importantly, Polygon continues to impress with the rate at which it is gaining adoption among high-profile projects. What is Polygon? On May 18, Anthony Sassano, who […]
Polygon ($MATIC): Now Up 10337% in 2021, With 92% of HODLers in Profit
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 26 Oct 2021
On Tuesday (October 26), the price of $MATIC, the governance token of Polygon, reached $1.8562, the highest it has been since June 2. TradingView data indicates that on crypto exchange Coinbase the $MATIC price got as high as $1.8562, which is so far today’s intraday high, at 13:22 UTC. Currently (as of 15:55 UTC on […]
Unique Polygon ($MATIC) Address Numbers Hit 100 Million All-Time High
- Francisco Memoria
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- 19 Oct 2021
The number of unique addresses on the Polygon (MATIC) network has recently hit a new all-time high above 100 million as users keep taking advantage of the low transaction fees on its network and using it to access decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. The network’s growth has been steady over time, with an exponential growth period […]
Polygon ($MATIC) Transactions Plunge as its Price Jumps 20%
- Francisco Memoria
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- 15 Oct 2021
The Polygon (MATIC) network has increased its transaction fees 30x from a default value of 1 gwei to a minimum value of 30 gwei, according to a post published by Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal suggesting the move was necessary to deter spam transactions on the network. The move sparked criticism among the cryptocurrency’s community, as […]
Polygon ($MATIC) Powered Debut NFT Collection by Dolce & Gabbana Sells for 1,885 ETH
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 9 Oct 2021
Recently, Italian luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana (aka “D&G”) reported that “Collezione Genesi”, its debut NFT collection (which consists of both digital and physical works of art) had sold for over 1,885 ETH on Polygon-powered NFT marketplace UNXD, making this “the most successful digital fashion drop ever” (according to D&G). As CryptoGlobe reported on […]
Polygon ($MATIC) Blockchain Is Being Used by Switzerland’s Postal Service
- Michael Lavere
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- 9 Oct 2021
The national postal service for Switzerland is planning to launch the “Swiss Crypto Stamp”. According to a press release issued by Swiss Post, which “issues around 50 different new stamps each year”, on November 25 it will “launch a very different type of stamp, representing a milestone in Swiss stamp history – the Swiss Crypto […]
Polygon ($MATIC) Eclipses ‘Ethereum L1 in Daily Active Addresses for the First Time’
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 29 Sep 2021
Polygon ($MATIC) Co-Founder Mihailo Bjelic says that on Monday (September 27) Polygon’s number of unique daily active addresses surpassed that of layer 1 blockchain Ethereum for the first time. Last month, crypto influencer “Coin Bureau” (“@coinbureau” on Twitter) talked about $MATIC, which is one of the few cryptoassets that he regrets “not buying sooner.” In a video (titled […]