Polygon Shifts Strategy: Phased Out zkEVM, Focused on PoS & AggLayer

Polygon has announced its plans to retire its zkEVM scaling solution by 2026, transitioning instead to its Polygon Proof of Stake (PoS) sidechain and the AggLayer. This strategic shift is a major move for the network as it aims to strengthen its economic viability. Founder Sandeep Nailwal unveiled these changes in a recent X post, highlighting the transition’s focus on stablecoin payments and real-world assets (RWAs) through Polygon PoS while the AggLayer continues its journey to become a cross-chain settlement layer. 2026 marks the end of this era for Polygon.