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Polygon's New ZK Proving System, 'Plonky3,' Comes as Open-Source Toolkit
16.7.2024
Proving systems are a crucial component at the heart of blockchain ecosystems, allowing secondary "rollup" networks to confirm transactions on a base chain like Ethereum. Polygon's prior version, Plonky2, was released in 2022
TON and Polygon team up to launch TAC, a new Ethereum L2
9.7.2024
TON and Polygon Labs say the L2 integration will bring a range of new applications, including DeFi and GameFi, to users of the TON ecosystem
Digital ID Startup Spins off From Polygon Labs, Aims to Mitigate AI-Generated Misinformation Risks
13.6.2024
Privado ID, previously known as Polygon ID, has announced its spin-off from Polygon Labs on June 13, 2024. The move aims to meet the global demand for digital identity and reputation solutions that work with both onchain and online data. Privado ID’s technology leverages decentralization...
Polygon Creates New Grants Program, 1B POL Unlocked Over 10 Years
11.6.2024
The program will tap into funds made available by Polygon’s Community Treasury, and the team shared that roughly 100 million POL tokens will be given out each year
Polygon Labs announces acquiring Toposware
5.6.2024
Polygon Labs has announced acquiring Toposware. The objective is to pioneer the next wave of ZK technology. The blockchain research and engineering company has joined hands with Polygon Labs to help push the entire ZK community forward. This builds on the previous development wherein they announced...
Polygon Labs Acquires Toposware to Enhance Zero-Knowledge Tech Capabilities
4.6.2024
In a strategic move to bolster its zero-knowledge technology development, Polygon Labs has acquired Toposware, a zero-knowledge (ZK) engineering startup. The deal is aimed at integrating Toposware’s expertise with Polygon’s ongoing projects to advance the entire ZK community. Polygon...
Polygon Acquires Zero-Knowledge Cryptography Firm Toposware
4.6.2024
The acquisition means that Polygon has invested over $1 billion in zero-knowledge technology and firms, the team shared in a press release. Sources close to the deal told CoinDesk that the acquisition is near $30-50 million
Polygon Labs acquires Toposware, pushing total ZK investment to $1B
4.6.2024
The deal brings Polygon’s cumulative zero-knowledge technology investment to over $1 billion, the company said. Toposware’s team is behind Polygon’s Type 1 Prover technology
Pessimistic proofs: ZK tech’s next step or mere cynicism?
29.5.2024
Succinct Labs and Polygon Labs introduce pessimistic proofs via SP1 zkVM, enhancing cross-chain security and simplifying ZK development
Polygon Labs co-founder Sandeep Nailwal assumes new ZK role
28.5.2024
Establishing the new role, Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal will increase focus on growing ZK solutions, including Polygon CDK
Polygon Labs obtains an ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (ISO 27000) license
16.4.2024
Polygon Labs has obtained the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (ISO 27000) license, the external audit having been carried out by Schellman Compliance, an internationally known company. It speaks volumes regarding their commitment to world-standard information safety factors. The information security management...
Crypto Exchange OKX's Polygon-Powered Layer 2, 'X Layer,' Hits Public Mainnet
16.4.2024
The news about X Layer comes as other major cryptocurrency exchanges, like Coinbase and Kraken, have also pursued their own layer 2 networks over the last year
Polygon Labs CEO condemns Ethereum L3 as Degen mints millionaires
1.4.2024
With the Degen Chain Network launch, a few high-rollers have been attracted to it, along with a range of criticisms due to its overgrowing success. Degen chain used Arbitrum Orbit to develop infrastructure provider Syndicate on March 28. It is a specialized ultra low cost network using Degen Token...
Polygon Labs CEO Condemns Ethereum Layer 3 Networks Amid Surge in Meme Coin Trading
1.4.2024
Polygon Labs CEO Marc Boiron has lashed out at layer 3 (L3) networks on the Ethereum blockchain, claiming they are unnecessary for scaling the network and only serve to drain value from the mainnet.
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King River Capital, Immutable, & Polygon Labs launch $100M gaming fund
20.3.2024
In an innovative collaboration, King River Capital, Immutable, and Polygon Labs have established the Inevitable Games Fund, which is estimated to be worth $100 million. The primary objective of this massive project is to facilitate the development of state-of-the-art blockchain-powered games and...
King River Capital, Immutable, and Polygon Labs Launch $100M Gaming Fund
20.3.2024
Australian venture capital firm King River Capital, blockchain gaming firm Immutable and Polygon Labs have teamed up to launch a $100 million gaming fund.
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Immutable, King River Capital, Polygon Labs Set Up $100M Web3 Gaming Fund
19.3.2024
Immutable and Polygon Labs will identify investment opportunities while King River will manage the investment process and deploy the capital across game studios and web3 infrastructure firms
Polygon Labs Paid $4M to Host Starbucks' Failed Foray Into Crypto: Sources
19.3.2024
Polygon once hailed Starbucks
Polygon Lands First User of New 'AggLayer,' Inking Deal With Astar Network
6.3.2024
By plugging into the AggLayer, Astar users will have access to the liquidity in the Polygon ecosystem, allowing cross-chain transactions between Astar and Polygon zkEVM, making the experience feel like a single chain
Polygon, StarkWare Tout New 'Circle STARKs' as Breakthrough for Zero-Knowledge Proofs
21.2.2024
Circle STARKs are supposed to accelerate the proving process for zero-knowledge rollups, according to a white paper published by Polygon Labs and StarkWare