Polygon’s growth trajectory continues to impress, and recent data confirms it: during a period of all-time high (ATH) usage, the network generated over 13,600,000 POL in fees—a 7.2x increase from previous periods—and burned 12,500,000+ POL, marking a 10x increase.
This surge in activity, combined with elevated gas prices, prompted a critical upgrade: the Dandeli hardfork, designed to stabilize fees and optimize network performance while maintaining the affordability needed to attract more users to the ecosystem.
Why the Dandeli Hardfork Matters
High network usage and gas prices are both a sign of adoption and a potential bottleneck. Users need predictability in transaction costs, and developers require a scalable network to support growing demand.
The Dandeli hardfork addresses this by delivering:
More capacity per block
More predictable fees during periods of high demand
Key Metrics Post-Hardfork:
~30% increase in network peak capacity
Gas target adjusted from 50% → 65%
Throughput now reaching 20 mgas/s
This means the Polygon network can handle more transactions per block, and fees remain more predictable even during heavy traffic periods.
Future Upgrades: Dynamic Gas Management
Polygon isn’t stopping here. The team is working toward dynamic gas limit and gas target adjustments:
Gas parameters will scale automatically with network demand
This ensures healthy fee levels for users while maintaining sufficient revenue for the chain
Supports the long-term goal of onboarding all money on-chain
The initiative aligns with the Gigagas roadmap, which is aimed at maximizing throughput and efficiency across the Polygon ecosystem.
Technical Details for Node Operators and Developers
Upgrade activated at Block 81424000
Base gas will be closely monitored over the coming days
Fine-tuning of parameters will occur to ensure optimal performance and affordability
This proactive approach demonstrates Polygon’s commitment to scalability, economic efficiency, and user accessibility.
The Big Picture
Polygon’s ATH usage underscores massive adoption and ecosystem growth. With the Dandeli hardfork, the network now offers:
Increased capacity for transactions
Reduced volatility in gas costs
Improved predictability and stability for users
These upgrades make Polygon more attractive for developers and end-users alike, paving the way for further adoption, DeFi activity, NFT minting, and cross-chain operations.
Polygon is not just handling growth—it’s actively engineering for the next era of on-chain activity.
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