Polygon

Polygon is a layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum, designed to improve transaction speed and reduce costs while maintaining security through its Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism. It provides a framework for building and connecting Ethereum-compatible blockchain networks, enabling developers to create scalable decentralized applications (dApps).

Also known as: Matic Network, MATIC, Polygon PoS, Polygon Network, Polygon (MATIC)

Why learn Polygon?

Developers should learn Polygon to build high-performance dApps on Ethereum without facing its scalability limitations, such as high gas fees and slow transaction times. It is particularly useful for DeFi, NFT, and gaming applications that require fast and affordable transactions, leveraging Ethereum's security and ecosystem.

Learning Resources

• docs: Polygon Documentation
• course: Polygon Academy - Free Courses
• video: Build a dApp on Polygon - Tutorial
• book: Mastering Polygon - Book