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# Polygon (Matic Network): Scalable and Instant Blockchain Transactions of Assets

> The Polygon (formerly Matic Network) whitepaper proposes a framework for building and connecting Ethereum-compatible blockchain networks. The architecture lever

# Polygon (Matic Network): Scalable and Instant Blockchain Transactions of Assets

The Polygon (formerly Matic Network) whitepaper proposes a framework for building and connecting Ethereum-compatible blockchain networks. The architecture lever

## Abstract

The Polygon (formerly Matic Network) whitepaper proposes a framework for building and connecting Ethereum-compatible blockchain networks. The architecture leverages a modified version of the Plasma framework and a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism to provide scalable and near-instant transaction finality. The paper discusses the architecture of the 'Matic Sidechain,' which acts as a bridge for ERC-20 and ERC-721 tokens, offering reduced fees and higher transaction speeds compared to the Ethereum mainnet. A primary goal is to address the fragmentation of the blockchain ecosystem by enabling interoperability among various networks. The research is significant as it emphasizes a practical, production-oriented approach to scaling that prioritizes developer experience and ecosystem compatibility, effectively serving as a gateway for high-frequency decentralized applications that require low-latency asset transfers.

**Authors:** Jaynti Kanani, Sandeep Nailwal, Anurag Arjun

**Publication:** Project Whitepaper

**Publication date:** 2019-01-01

## Key findings

* Combined Plasma-inspired sidechains with PoS consensus.
* Enabled fast and inexpensive cross-chain asset transfers.
* Focused on Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility.
* Provided a structure for scaling decentralized applications via sidechains.

## Citation

Jaynti Kanani, Sandeep Nailwal, Anurag Arjun (2019). Polygon (Matic Network): Scalable and Instant Blockchain Transactions of Assets. Project Whitepaper. [https://github.com/maticnetwork/whitepaper/raw/master/matic-whitepaper.pdf](https://github.com/maticnetwork/whitepaper/raw/master/matic-whitepaper.pdf)

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