Polygon Targets 100,000 TPS by 2026; POL Expands to Solana

* Polygon aims for 100,000 transactions per second (TPS) by 2026 as part of its new roadmap. * The POL token now operates on Solana through Wormhole’s Native Token Transfers (NTT) framework. On June 12, 2025, CoinDesk reported that Polygon announced its comprehensive roadmap, which targets significant improvements in transaction speeds and broader cross-chain functionality for its POL token. Cryptopolitan on Binance Square, Coinfomania, and CryptoSlate also reported on these strategic developments. Polygon intends to achieve 100,000 transactions per second (TPS) by 2026 under its “Gigagas” roadmap. Furthermore, by the first week of July, the network will deploy the “Bhilai Upgrade,” which aims to increase the Polygon Proof-of-Stake (PoS) chain's speed to over 1,000 TPS, reduce transaction finality to around 5 seconds, and stabilize gas fees. Polygon further aims to reach 5,000 TPS by October without reorgs, a capability a devnet has reportedly already demonstrated. Additionally, Polygon will integrate its PoS chain with Agglayer by the end of 2025. This integration aims to create a seamless global ecosystem for moving money, assets, and verified data, and Polygon describes Agglayer as a trustless internet of blockchains and an interoperable multichain settlement layer. The company has also announced institutional support through partnerships with major corporations such as Stripe, Reliance Jio, Hamilton Lane, Apollo, and BlackRock. Moreover, Wormhole’s Native Token Transfers (NTT) framework now enables Polygon’s POL token on the Solana network, allowing POL to operate within the Solana ecosystem. The token will maintain its core functionalities while enhancing its cross-chain usability. In leadership developments, Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal has assumed the role of CEO of the Polygon Foundation, a transition aimed at providing clear direction and focused execution of the firm’s roadmap. As of 23:09 UTC on June 12, POL (prev. MATIC) traded at $0.21, and its 24-hour trading volume had changed by 8.132%. According to Market Survey on June 12, the fully diluted market capitalization stood at approximately $2.20 billion.