POL: The Powerhouse Behind Polygon’s New Era
Polygon’s transition from MATIC to POL has officially redefined its ecosystem for 2026, turning the token into a "hyper-productive" asset for the multi-chain era. Currently trading around $0.14–$0.16, POL is no longer just a gas token for a single chain; it is the heartbeat of the AggLayer, a unified liquidity layer that connects various blockchains. The network's fundamentals are screaming growth, with over 1.4 billion transactions processed last year and a new Open Money Stack framework positioning Polygon as a global leader in stablecoin payments. Investors are particularly focused on the aggressive deflationary pivot—burning roughly 1 million tokens daily—which could slash the annual supply by 3.5% and create a supply shock as network usage spikes. While competition from other Layer-2s like Base remains fierce, the combination of high staking rewards, massive institutional partnerships with giants like Mastercard, and a clear roadmap toward 100,000 TPS makes POL a top contender for a major breakout. If the current bullish momentum clears the $0.20 resistance, analysts are eyeing a mid-term target of $0.50 as the market revalues its role in the future of programmable finance.