diff --git a/src/data/roadmaps/blockchain/content/101-blockchain-general-knowledge/109-blockchains/102-evm-based/polygon.md b/src/data/roadmaps/blockchain/content/101-blockchain-general-knowledge/109-blockchains/102-evm-based/polygon.md index eda992018..ce49171f8 100644 --- a/src/data/roadmaps/blockchain/content/101-blockchain-general-knowledge/109-blockchains/102-evm-based/polygon.md +++ b/src/data/roadmaps/blockchain/content/101-blockchain-general-knowledge/109-blockchains/102-evm-based/polygon.md @@ -1,8 +1,13 @@ # Polygon -Polygon, formerly known as the Matic Network, is a scaling solution that aims to provide multiple tools to improve the speed and reduce the cost and complexities of transactions on the Ethereum blockchain. +Polygon, formerly known as the Matic Network, is a protocol that allows anyone to create and exchange value, powered by zero-knowledge technology. Polygon provides multiple solutions including + +- [Polygon zkEVM](https://polygon.technology/polygon-zkevm), a zk powered EVM equivalent L2 +- [Polygon PoS](https://polygon.technology/polygon-pos), a proof of stake, EVM compatible side chain +- [Polygon CDK](https://polygon.technology/polygon-cdk), a Chain Development Kit for building customizable zk powered L2s +- [Polygon ID](https://polygon.technology/polygon-id), identity infrastructure and SDKs to facilitate trusted and secure relationships between apps and users Visit the following resources to learn more: -- [Polygon whitepaper](https://polygon.technology/lightpaper-polygon.pdf) -- [Introduction to Polygon](https://wiki.polygon.technology/docs/develop/getting-started) +- [Introduction to Polygon](https://wiki.polygon.technology/) +- [Polygon POL whitepaper](https://polygon.technology/papers/pol-whitepaper) diff --git a/src/data/roadmaps/blockchain/content/101-blockchain-general-knowledge/109-blockchains/103-l2-blockchains/index.md b/src/data/roadmaps/blockchain/content/101-blockchain-general-knowledge/109-blockchains/103-l2-blockchains/index.md index 96321a8a8..22bb5f8a5 100644 --- a/src/data/roadmaps/blockchain/content/101-blockchain-general-knowledge/109-blockchains/103-l2-blockchains/index.md +++ b/src/data/roadmaps/blockchain/content/101-blockchain-general-knowledge/109-blockchains/103-l2-blockchains/index.md @@ -8,3 +8,4 @@ Visit the following resources to learn more: - [Layer-1 and Layer-2 Blockchain Scaling Solutions](https://www.gemini.com/cryptopedia/blockchain-layer-2-network-layer-1-network) - [Layer 2 - Binance Academy](https://academy.binance.com/en/glossary/layer-2) +- [Develop a ZK-powered Layer 2 with the Polgyon CDK open-source framework](https://wiki.polygon.technology/docs/cdk/) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/src/data/roadmaps/blockchain/content/101-blockchain-general-knowledge/109-blockchains/103-l2-blockchains/polygon-zkevm.md b/src/data/roadmaps/blockchain/content/101-blockchain-general-knowledge/109-blockchains/103-l2-blockchains/polygon-zkevm.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..93d463c8e --- /dev/null +++ b/src/data/roadmaps/blockchain/content/101-blockchain-general-knowledge/109-blockchains/103-l2-blockchains/polygon-zkevm.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +# Polygon zkEVM + +Polygon zkEVM is a decentralized Ethereum Layer 2 scalability solution that uses cryptographic zero-knowledge proofs to offer validity and quick finality to off-chain transaction computation, also known as a ZK-Rollup. + +The ZK-Rollup executes smart contracts transparently, by publishing zero-knowledge validity proofs, while maintaining opcode compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine. + +Benefits of Polygon zkEVM + +- EVM-equivalence +- Ethereum security +- ZKP-powered scalability + +Visit the following resources to learn more: + +- [Introduction to Polygon zkEVM](https://wiki.polygon.technology/docs/zkevm/introduction/) +- [Polygon zkEVM Quickstart](https://wiki.polygon.technology/docs/zkevm/develop/) +- [Polygon zkEVM Faucet Guide](https://wiki.polygon.technology/docs/zkevm/guides/zkevm-faucet/) +- [Polygon zkEVM Asset Bridging Guide](https://wiki.polygon.technology/docs/zkevm/bridge-to-zkevm/) \ No newline at end of file