Polygon has reduced its average block time to 1.75 seconds, increasing transaction throughput by about 14% to roughly 3,260 transactions per second. This upgrade supports faster stablecoin payments and decentralized finance (DeFi) activity, helping reduce transaction delays and fee spikes during congestion. The network also introduced shielded stablecoin transfers verified with zero-knowledge proofs to enhance privacy while maintaining compliance through Know Your Transaction (KYT) checks. Polygon plans further block time reductions and continues expanding stablecoin infrastructure for institutional use, partnering with firms like Hinkal and Visa to improve payment privacy and settlement speed.
