The team at Polygon blockchain has made a significant announcement regarding the launch of the Agglayer Breakout Program. This initiative aims to introduce high-value chains that will enhance Agglayer’s network effects.
Agglayer, also known as the aggregation layer, is a cross-chain settlement layer that was developed by Polygon Labs and its collaborators. It was initially launched in early 2024, followed by an updated version, v0.2, in early 2025.
The Polygon Foundation and Polygon Labs are supporting the Agglayer Breakout Program, which focuses on launching projects that will drive substantial activity to Agglayer and Polygon PoS, the proof-of-stake sidechain for Ethereum.
The program operates as a combination of an incubator and community funding for teams working on Agglayer. By tapping into the unified user base and liquidity of Agglayer, projects can avoid the cold-start problem and gain momentum. The goal is for these projects to contribute to the aggregated ecosystem and increase network effects.
The four-step process to graduation includes incubation and development, independence and growth, value returns to POL through airdrops, and building network effects. Projects receive strategic support from the Polygon Labs team, access to resources and funding, as well as connections across the ecosystem.
Successful program graduates will airdrop 5%-15% of their native token supply to POL stakers and connect to Agglayer. This not only incentivizes stakers but also enables them to contribute to the project’s success through future staking.
Several high-impact projects have already graduated or are set to graduate soon. Privado ID, formerly known as Polygon ID, has graduated and is now fully independent. It has been tested by companies like HSBC and Deutsche Bank and selected for the EU Blockchain Sandbox. Other projects such as Miden and a DeFi chain in stealth mode are also preparing to graduate and airdrop a percentage of their token supply to POL stakers.
The Polygon Foundation may receive an allocation of the projects’ tokens to further grow the ecosystem through community initiatives or airdrops.
As of the latest update, the POL coin is trading at $0.248, showing positive growth trends over the past day, week, and month. Despite a decrease over the past year, the project hit its all-time high in March 2024.
The Agglayer Breakout Program is set to bring new opportunities and innovations to the Polygon ecosystem, driving growth and value for all stakeholders involved.