Polygon-backed Katana Network Launches Private Mainnet with Airdrop for POL Stakers
Polygon-backed Katana Network has launched its private mainnet, with 15% of its upcoming KAT token supply set to be airdropped to POL stakers on Ethereum.
On May 28, Polygon-backed Katana Network launched its private mainnet Katana aimed at unlocking deep liquidity and sustainable yield across the AggLayer ecosystem. As part of its launch plans, the Katana Foundation announced that approximately 15% of the upcoming KAT token supply will be airdropped to Polygon (POL) stakers on Ethereum, including participants in liquid staking protocols.
Pre-Deposit Campaign and Public Mainnet Release
A public mainnet release is scheduled for late June 2025. In the meantime, a pre-deposit campaign is active, allowing users to deposit Ethereum (ETH), USD Coin (USDC), Tether (USDT), and Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) ahead of the network’s full opening.
Partnerships and Development
Developed by the Katana Foundation and incubated by Polygon Labs and crypto market maker GSR, Katana aims to improve capital efficiency across blockchain networks by providing unified, deep liquidity and sustainable yield generation. It uses AggLayer as its canonical bridge and integrates VaultBridge to enable real yield generation. Polygon Labs and Conduit support the chain’s technical infrastructure, while GSR provides advisory and liquidity support.
AggLayer Breakout Program
Katana is one of several projects to emerge from Polygon’s AggLayer Breakout Program, an incubator launched to support high-impact blockchain initiatives building on AggLayer and Polygon PoS. Graduating projects commit to distributing between 5% and 15% of their token supply to POL stakers on Ethereum.
Potential Impact on POL Token
Privado ID and Miden were among the earlier projects to graduate from the AggLayer Breakout Program, with both committing airdrops to POL stakers. Now, with the Katana Foundation confirming its airdrop, POL stands poised for a potential rally as investors may look to buy and stake the token in order to qualify for the upcoming KAT distribution. The POL token is currently trading at $0.22, showing potential for price movement following the announcement.
