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Sign InAmid the ongoing expansion of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, the Polygon network recorded a new all-time high of 743 million transactions during the second quarter of 2026. This record volume represents a 160% increase compared to the same period last year, according to network data confirmed by analysts. The surge reflects a significant milestone in user activity and the protocol's adoption as a primary scaling solution.
This robust performance by Polygon comes at a time of intense competition among Layer-2 solutions, with market data showing relatively stable activity on rival networks such as Arbitrum and Optimism during the same period. Compared to Q1 2026, Polygon maintained an upward growth trajectory supported by the integration of new decentralized applications, strengthening its market position against peers according to industry reports.
Traders should monitor the sustainability of these activity levels heading into Q3, especially as markets await speeches from Federal Reserve officials in late June, which could impact risk appetite in the crypto market. Additionally, the release of China's Manufacturing PMI on June 30, 2026, remains a key global economic catalyst that may influence liquidity flows into digital assets.