Polygon Introduces ‘AggLayer,’ Aims to Simplify Blockchain Integration Across Platforms
Polygon Labs plans to release “AggLayer,” a new blockchain aggregation layer, in February. This development aims to enhance interoperability across blockchain platforms.
According to Polygon’s recent blog, AggLayer is designed as a centralized protocol that aggregates zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs from connected chains. Its introduction is expected to address the fragmentation and scalability limitations currently faced by blockchain networks.
“Blockchains today don’t look or feel like the Internet,” said Polygon. “Instead of a unified, highly scalable network, users face scaling limitations and bad UX due to fragmented liquidity and state.”
“Unfortunately, the ever-increasing list of new chains being launched has compounded the problem. This environment is reminiscent of the pre-Internet era, siloed and lacking interoperability,” said Polygon.
Hence, AggLayer is set to unify the security and composability of various blockchain networks, including those within the Polygon ecosystem, providing a more integrated user experience.
The new network is a decentralized protocol that aims to perform two critical functions: to aggregate ZK proofs from all connected chains and to ensure the safety of near-instant cross-chain transactions.
This aggregation is a pivotal step in evolving blockchain technology, moving from monolithic (including Ethereum, as suggested by Polygon), integrated chains towards a more flexible and interconnected framework.
Polygon stated that blockchain networks were initially monolithic, meaning they integrated various functionalities like consensus, data availability, and execution within a single layer. These systems were unified and interoperable but faced limitations in scalability, security, and
