Polygon's MATIC Upgraded to POL: A New Era for Polygon Network (September 2025)
The future is here! On 4 de sept. de 2025, the Polygon network successfully completed the highly anticipated MATIC upgrade to the new Polygon Ecosystem Token (POL). This marks a pivotal moment in Polygon's journey towards Polygon 2.0 and beyond. Every transaction on Polygon PoS, starting 4 de sept. de 2025, now uses POL.
What Does the MATIC to POL Upgrade Mean for You?
Polygon’s (MATIC) token was upgraded to its new Polygon Ecosystem Token (POL) token on a 1:1 basis, becoming the network’s native gas and staking token as of 14 de sept. de 2025. Simply put, POL is the next evolution of MATIC, designed to power the growing Polygon ecosystem. This upgrade streamlines gas fees and enhances staking opportunities within the Polygon network.
Polygon Improvement Proposals (PIPs) Detail the Transition
Today, Polygon Labs released three Polygon Improvement Proposals (PIPs) that detail the outline of the transition, specifications for the upgraded Polygon 2.0. These PIPs provide comprehensive information about the reasoning and technical aspects behind the MATIC to POL upgrade.
POL: The New Native Gas and Staking Token
In the initial phase, the POL tokens will replace MATIC (MATIC) as the native gas and staking token for Polygon PoS. This means you can now use POL to participate in network security and earn rewards through staking. The Polygon community sees greater potential and efficiency with POL.
Polygon Labs Completes Major Upgrade: MATIC is Now POL
On Septem, Polygon Labs completed a major upgrade to its native token, transitioning from MATIC to POL. This move marks a crucial step in the network's evolution toward Polygon, signaling a new era of scalability and innovation for the entire ecosystem. Learn more about the benefits of the POL token and its role in the future of Polygon.