Polygon’s founder, Sandeep Nailwal, has announced a significant reshaping of the Polygon Foundation’s leadership structure. In an X post to the community, Nailwal revealed his decision to assume full control as CEO and lead the foundation forward. This marks a shift from his past role where he delegated institutional governance. 2026 will see Polygon phase out zkEVM in favor of its core focus on Polygon POS and AggLayer. The project’s largest stakeholder, Nailwal believes this strategic move is crucial for shaping its future success. He highlights that the ecosystem boasts a healthy and liquid treasury, positioning it to build without distractions. 2026 marks the end of zkEVM in favor of Polygon POS and AggLayer. 5,000 TPS is expected by September/October 2025. Polygon plans to scale up its network, with an emphasis on stablecoin payments and real-world assets using Polygon POS. AggLayer will contribute to a trustless internet of blockchains, enabling secure and interoperable blockchain communication. Nailwal believes this move places Polygon amongst the top performers in the industry and increases value for holders who stake POL. To achieve this vision, Polygon has launched its Gigagas roadmap on testnet with a 1,000 transaction-per-second goal that will increase to 5,000 TPS by September/October 2025. The team plans to accelerate the expansion of this platform while maintaining liquidity through continued focus on ZK research and the launch of Polygon ZisK. Additionally, the SEC dropping its lawsuit related to POL signals a fresh direction for Polygon Labs under Marc Boiron’s leadership. With institutional governance slowed down previously, Nailwal is stepping in to execute bold decisions that will benefit POL holders.