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About POL (ex-MATIC)
POL is the native asset of the Polygon ecosystem, succeeding MATIC. It is designed to secure not one chain but a family of Polygon networks, with a single staked position able to validate across several of them.
How Polygon Works
Polygon operates a proof-of-stake chain alongside zero-knowledge rollup technology, all intended to connect through a shared settlement layer so that liquidity is not fragmented between them. POL's restaking design lets a validator secure multiple chains in the ecosystem with one stake, earning rewards from each.
The History of POL
Polygon launched in 2017 as Matic Network and became one of the most used Ethereum scaling solutions, hosting major consumer and enterprise deployments. In 2024 it began migrating MATIC to POL as part of a broader architecture built around aggregated, interconnected chains.
What POL Is Used For
POL pays transaction fees on Polygon networks and is staked to validate them, with a single stake able to cover several chains. It also carries governance rights over the ecosystem's direction and its community treasury.
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Why buy POL (ex-MATIC) with YouHodler? +
YouHodler combines advanced security and encryption with a simple way to buy and sell POL, fast crypto transactions, support for multiple fiat currencies, and a platform that works for newcomers and experienced traders alike.
Is POL (ex-MATIC) a good investment? +
Polygon has some of the strongest enterprise and consumer adoption in Ethereum scaling and a credible multi-chain architecture behind POL. The ecosystem has repeatedly changed technical direction, and layer-two competition is severe. POL is volatile — research the current roadmap before investing.
Can I buy POL (ex-MATIC) today and sell it tomorrow? +
Yes. YouHodler supports selling as well as buying, so you can acquire POL and later exchange it for fiat currencies such as USD or EUR. Transactions settle quickly, major fiat currencies are supported, and withdrawals go out by bank transfer.
Is it safe to buy POL (ex-MATIC)? +
Buying POL is generally safe on a reliable platform like YouHodler, which applies data encryption, identity verification and multi-layer account protection. The asset itself stays highly volatile, so prices can move sharply over short periods.
How do I convert POL (ex-MATIC) to cash? +
Connect a bank account, debit card or credit card to your YouHodler profile, exchange your POL for a fiat currency such as USD or EUR, then withdraw the balance straight to your bank.
How much is $100 worth of POL (ex-MATIC) right now? +
That depends on the live POL price, which moves constantly. Use the price chart on this page to see the current rate and work out exactly how much POL $100 buys at this moment.
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