With the exponential growth of the Metaverse and the Gamefi space along with their duel focus on non-fungible tokens (NFTs), it’s no surprise that nearly every blockchain and distributed ledger tech project are actively engaged in developing and launching their own entries into or versions of the Metaverse. Ethereum scaling solution Polygon has been actively developing and expanding on its GameFi and NFT strategy, creating an extensive range of options for building and connecting blockchains and decentralized applications (dApps) while taking the initiative a step further by establishing Polygon Studios, an independent branch that’s dedicated to blockchain gaming and NFTs.
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Weekend Feeding Frenzy As Crypto Whales Feast, Acquire 28M MATIC Tokens Worth $57M In The Past 48 Hours
MATIC is an Ethereum token used to power the Polygon Network, a scaling solution for Ethereum with aims to provide faster, easier, and less expensive transactions than rival networks. The MATIC token is used to pay for all transaction fees and is needed to participate in proof-of-stake consensus and has been in high demand over the weekend. The cryptocurrency tracking outfit Whale Alert just released information that an unregistered owner just transferred 2, 674,144 MATIC tokens worth almost $6 million to the Binance exchange. When added to the amount of MATIC moved by whales over the weekend, it adds up to a combined 25.4 million tokens changing hands for the Polygon blockchain.
Polygon Hits All-Time High, Surpasses Ethereum Network In Several Key Areas
Polygon (MATIC), a layer two network designed for scaling and application infrastructure development on the Ethereum (ETH) network, was one of the most popular digital assets throughout the entire crypto market in December. From a spike in active addresses holding or trading MATIC, to Polygon’s $1 billion investment into zero-knowledge technology, co-launching a $200 million Web 3.0 social media initiative, to being utilized by Opera’s web browser to bring its decentralized apps to a wider audience, the future looks incredibly bright for the MATIC network.
Uniswap V3 Contracts Go Live On Polygon As MATIC Experiences Increased Gains While Approaching All-Time Highs
Polygon (MATIC) announced on its official site that following a community vote goEthereum’s flagship project, Uniswap, now has its V3 contracts live on the layer-two scaling solution with benefits including lower gas fees, faster transactions, and increased users among several others. Support for Polygon has also been integrated with the AMM’s (automated market maker) official interface.