{"id":552282,"date":"2023-02-15T20:46:12","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T17:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/polygon-ecosystem-development-and-upcoming-zkevm-launch-add-to-matics-bullish-momentum\/"},"modified":"2023-02-15T20:46:12","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T17:46:12","slug":"polygon-ecosystem-development-and-upcoming-zkevm-launch-add-to-matics-bullish-momentum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/polygon-ecosystem-development-and-upcoming-zkevm-launch-add-to-matics-bullish-momentum\/","title":{"rendered":"# Polygon ecosystem development and upcoming zkEVM launch add to MATIC\u2019s bullish momentum"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3be8efe89f5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3be8efe89f5\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/polygon-ecosystem-development-and-upcoming-zkevm-launch-add-to-matics-bullish-momentum\/#%E2%80%9D_Polygon_ecosystem_development_and_upcoming_zkEVM_launch_add_to_MATICs_bullish_momentum_%E2%80%9C\" >&#8221; Polygon ecosystem development and upcoming zkEVM launch add to MATIC\u2019s bullish momentum &#8220;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/polygon-ecosystem-development-and-upcoming-zkevm-launch-add-to-matics-bullish-momentum\/#Polygons_DeFi_sector_has_stalled_but_Web3_activity_is_on_the_rise\" >Polygon\u2019s DeFi sector has stalled but Web3 activity is on the rise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/polygon-ecosystem-development-and-upcoming-zkevm-launch-add-to-matics-bullish-momentum\/#Investors_are_bullish_on_MATIC\" >Investors are bullish on MATIC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9D_Polygon_ecosystem_development_and_upcoming_zkEVM_launch_add_to_MATICs_bullish_momentum_%E2%80%9C\"><\/span>&#8221; Polygon ecosystem development and upcoming zkEVM launch add to MATIC\u2019s bullish momentum &#8220;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div class=\"post-content\" data-v-71a7a826>Matter Labs, the firm managing Polygon (MATIC), announced that the beta version of its zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine (zkEVM) would launch on March 27, 2023. It\u2019s possible that Polygon will enjoy a first-mover advantage in this space by launching a public mainnet before zkSync and Scroll.<\/p>\n<p>Zk-based roll-up <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> is accepted as the gold standard for scaling. The existing optimistic-based roll-ups like Arbitrum and Optimism have EVM capability but are less secure because they are \u201cfraud-proof.\u201d Malicious transactions on an optimistic roll-up can stay valid for up to seven days or more before being reversed. Thus, giving an advantage to zk-technology.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the Ethereum (ETH) community\u2019s focus on Liquid Staking Derivatives may shift toward L2 networks after the anticipated Shanghai upgrade in March. This is because the update following Shanghai, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eip4844.com\/\">EIP-4844<\/a>, will reduce the cost of L2 roll-ups by 10 to100 fold. A working zk-based roll-up solution will likely attract new projects to its ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>Polygon has built a strong bullish narrative in the market with the upcoming zkEVM launch. The team\u2019s efforts in the Web3 space are promising and show signs of increasing activity. The growth in its DeFi ecosystem has stalled, which could likely stay this way for more extended periods.<\/p>\n<p>Technically, the market structure for Polygon looks bullish. However, the recent 78% increase in MATIC\u2019s price since the start of 2023 could see a correction as speculative buying cools down. Such a situation could possibly provide an ideal entry in MATIC for a swing trade.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polygons_DeFi_sector_has_stalled_but_Web3_activity_is_on_the_rise\"><\/span>Polygon\u2019s DeFi sector has stalled but Web3 activity is on the rise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since the start of 2023, Polygon has witnessed a spike in its NFT activity, especially for low-cost gaming assets. According to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dune.com\/rchen8\/opensea\">data<\/a> from Dune Analytics, the number of NFT sales on Polygon surpassed Ethereum for two consecutive months in December 2022 and January 2023. While Ethereum still leads in total volumes, Nansen\u2019s NFT activity data shows that the minting and sale volume on Polygon has been picking up since the start of 2023.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.cointelegraph.com\/uploads\/2023-02\/06a2471f-6f1a-4988-8d74-35b530d3c156.PNG\"><figcaption style=\"text-align: center;\">The volume of NFT sales and mints on Polygon. Source: Nansen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Meta also chose Polygon as the base layer for minting digital collectibles on its <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>, Instagram. This feature is currently in the limited testing phase but should see traction soon among the 1.28 billion Instagram users.<\/p>\n<p>In November 2022, Matter Labs appointed the former gaming head of YouTube, Ryan Watt, to lead its gaming venture, Polygon Studios. Watt told Cointelegraph that Polygon\u2019s Web3 strategy takes a holistic approach by incorporating \u201cWeb2 companies, including Starbucks, Adobe, Clinique and S<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a>e, to integrate Web3 functionality.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the blockchain houses the development of over 60 metaverse projects, including the leaders in Sandbox, Decentraland and Somnium Space. Lastly, Polygon\u2019s $450 million raise in February 2022 will likely provide the necessary tailwinds to continue development on the Web3 front.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, the Ethereum sidechain\u2019s growth in its DeFi sector stalled. It could remain stressed due to the ongoing macroeconomic stress and a regulatory crackdown on stablecoins. <\/p>\n<p>The total liquidity across DeFi applications on Polygon has stayed below November 2022 levels, suggesting that users are still reluctant to interact with these protocols. Besides security risks, the decreasing yield across the DeFi space is also a prominent reason for the decline in activity.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.cointelegraph.com\/uploads\/2023-02\/e4fe7153-1958-4430-9280-bb08fc36178b.PNG\"><figcaption style=\"text-align: center;\">Total liquidity across DeFi applications on Polygon. Source: DefiLlama<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In comparison, Arbitrum\u2019s DeFi ecosystem has fared relatively better than most thanks to the anticipation around its token airdrop and active development.<\/p>\n<p>Still, Polygon ranks fifth in total liquidity across DeFi platforms above Avalanche, Solana, Optimism and Fantom, which is encouraging. Favorable liquidity conditions are a crucial necessity for a prospering DeFi ecosystem, and Polygon can benefit from it when focus toward DeFi picks up. Moreover, the launch of zkEVM may also attract DeFi development.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Investors_are_bullish_on_MATIC\"><\/span>Investors are bullish on MATIC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Futures market data shows traders are bullish MATIC with an increase in open interest volume toward 2022 highs and a long-to-short ratio of 1.58. While a bullish outlook is encouraging, the prices may pull back to wipe out overleveraged positions.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.cointelegraph.com\/uploads\/2023-02\/abe74360-b845-4a98-9e9d-7ee1f0389aca.PNG\"><figcaption style=\"text-align: center;\">Open interest volume for MATIC futures contracts. Source: CoinGlass<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The on-chain balance on exchanges suggests that not many investors moved their coins exchanges as the price surged from $0.75 to $1.25. It suggests confidence among buyers, who are unlikely to sell unless the price falls below $0.75 support.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.cointelegraph.com\/uploads\/2023-02\/1beb6fa6-8095-41de-85f4-2dac1ae42208.png\"><figcaption style=\"text-align: center;\">Polygon balance on exchanges. Source: glassnode\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em><strong>Related:\u00a0Solana (SOL) price rally could fizzle out due to weak fundamentals<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>However, the price could pull back toward the $1 support level as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) metric begins to tap resistance around the 65 level. The bullish momentum likely requires consolidation around the 50 RSI level before more upside.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.cointelegraph.com\/uploads\/2023-02\/ffcde15f-7110-4a7d-8862-eae604c30055.png\"><figcaption style=\"text-align: center;\">MATIC\/USD daily price chart. Source: TradingView<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The organic development of Polgyon\u2019s NFT trading activity and bullish narrative building around zkEVM will likely continue to push MATIC\u2019s price higher in 2023. 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