POL (ex-MATIC) market information: price, market cap, and supply
POL (ex-MATIC) Price is $0.0844. Its current circulating supply is 10.65B pol with a market cap of $898.90M.
$ 0.0844
-4.72%
(Not Available)
$ 898.90M
$ 45.40M
10.65B POL
What Is Polygon (POL)?
Polygon is a family of scaling networks designed to make Ethereum faster and cheaper to use. Its main chain, Polygon PoS, processes transactions at low cost while staying connected to the Ethereum ecosystem.
POL is the Polygon Ecosystem Token and the successor to MATIC. Since the 2024 migration, POL is used to pay gas fees on Polygon PoS and to stake with validators who secure the network and the wider Polygon ecosystem.
How Does Polygon Work?
Polygon PoS is secured by validators who stake POL and produce blocks, with checkpoints regularly submitted to Ethereum. Polygon is also building AggLayer, a system that connects multiple chains so users and liquidity can move between them more easily.
Key Features of POL
- Low fees and fast confirmations compared with Ethereum mainnet.
- EVM compatibility, so Ethereum wallets and dApps work out of the box.
- Staking that lets holders help secure the network.
- A large ecosystem of DeFi, gaming and payment applications.
What Is POL Used For?
POL is used to pay transaction fees on Polygon PoS, to stake and earn rewards, and to take part in the ecosystem's governance. Many users also hold it to access the wide range of applications built on Polygon.
How to Exchange POL on Secureshift
- Choose your pair: select POL and the coin you want to receive, or the coin you want to swap into POL.
- Enter the amount: type how much you want to exchange and review the estimated amount you will get.
- Add your wallet address: paste the address where you want to receive your coins and double-check it.
- Send your deposit: transfer the coins to the deposit address shown on the exchange page.
- Receive your coins: once the deposit is confirmed, Secureshift completes the swap and sends the coins straight to your wallet.
Why Swap Polygon with Secureshift?
- Non-custodial: your funds go directly to your own wallet and are never held in an exchange account.
- No registration: swap POL without creating an account or going through sign-up.
- Wide selection: exchange POL with thousands of other cryptocurrencies.
- Clear rates: see the estimated amount before you confirm your exchange.
What is the difference between POL and MATIC?
POL replaced MATIC as Polygon's native token in 2024 through a 1:1 upgrade. POL now pays gas on Polygon PoS. Check whether your wallet holds POL on the Polygon network or as a token on Ethereum, and choose the matching network when you swap.
POL Network Details at a Glance
| Detail | Polygon Ecosystem Token (POL) |
| Replaced | MATIC, upgraded 1:1 in September 2024 |
| Used for | Gas and staking on Polygon PoS, plus the wider AggLayer |
| Block time | About 2 seconds |
| Address format | 0x, 42 characters |
| Exists on | Polygon PoS (native) and Ethereum (ERC-20) |
From MATIC to POL
Polygon is one of the longest-running Ethereum scaling networks. In 2024 its old MATIC token was upgraded to POL, which now pays gas on Polygon PoS and secures the network through staking.
Polygon's newer focus is the AggLayer, which aims to connect many chains so assets can move between them more easily. POL is meant to be the shared staking token across that network.
Where to Store POL
MetaMask, Rabby and Trust Wallet with the Polygon network added, or Ledger for cold storage. If you still hold old MATIC on Ethereum, the official Polygon portal handles the migration.
Before You Swap POL: Mistakes to Avoid
- Sending POL on Ethereum when the receiver expects Polygon PoS, or the reverse.
- Still sending MATIC. Many platforms now only accept POL.
- Running out of POL for gas on Polygon PoS. Keep a little in your wallet.
Swapping POL on SecureShift
Choose POL and the right network, paste your 0x address and send. There's no account to open and no ID to upload, no exchange limit, and the flat 1% fee is already included in your quote. Want to move into private money instead? You can swap POL to Monero (XMR) the same way.
Popular POL Swap Pairs
Jump straight to a pair to see its live rate, network notes and FAQs:
Exchange cryptocurrencies or over 1300+ crypto currencies effortlessly:
1. Select POL as your "You get" currency.
2. Choose crypto to buy POL with.
3. Enter your POL wallet address.
4. Send your deposit to a unique one-time address.
5. Receive your POL in approximately 5 minutes!
Swap POL (ex-MATIC) (POL) for any asset from our extensive crypto selection by following these simple steps:
1. Select POL as the "You Send" currency.
2. Choose the asset you’d like to receive in exchange for your POL.
3. Enter the wallet address for the asset you wish to receive.
4. Send your deposit to a unique one-time address.
5. Receive your exchanged coins in approximately 5 minutes!
Top cryptocurrencies to exchange with POL (ex-MATIC) (POL)
| # | POL to | Pair | Available for exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
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Why exchange POL (ex-MATIC) on SecureShift
- Using SecureShift is safe and reliable. As a non-custodial service, we never store or hold your assets.
- SecureShift ensures rapid transactions, typically completing within two minutes.
- Our platform is highly versatile. We continuously strive to enhance our services, satisfy our customers, and broaden our cryptocurrency offerings.
- No registration is required to trade any crypto asset on SecureShift. All you need is a wallet address.
- Trade freely with no upper limits! Whether your transactions are small or large, we guarantee successful completion every time.
POL (ex-MATIC) (POL) FAQ
Polygon is a family of scaling networks designed to make Ethereum faster and cheaper to use. Its main chain, Polygon PoS, processes transactions at low cost while staying connected to the Ethereum ecosystem.
POL replaced MATIC as Polygon's native token in 2024 through a 1:1 upgrade. POL now pays gas on Polygon PoS. Check whether your wallet holds POL on the Polygon network or as a token on Ethereum, and choose the matching network when you swap.
Choose POL and the coin you want to receive, enter the amount and your wallet address, then send POL to the deposit address shown. Secureshift completes the swap automatically and sends the coins straight to your wallet.
No. Secureshift is a non-custodial exchange with no registration, so you can swap POL directly from your own wallet while keeping full control of your funds.
POL replaced MATIC at a 1:1 rate. Most platforms have completed the switch.
Check your wallet's network selector. Polygon PoS is the native chain; POL also exists as an ERC-20 on Ethereum.
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