Since launching its mainnet in 2020 and upgrading its brand the following year, Polygon has become the blockchain network of choice for real-world enterprise adoption.
This is not just talk, because Polygon has become one of the most popular EVM chains, blooming in all aspects:
Has 223 million wallet addresses
TVL exceeds $1 billion
Average transaction fees for users < $0.015
Throughput is about 7,000 TPS
High security, about $4 billion invested to protect the network
Benefiting from the number of users, security and diversification of use cases, Polygon is sought after by many developers and enterprises. This article is based on cryptographic researcher Javier Angstidy, taking stock of 80 real-world use cases built on Polygon.
1. Country
India (July 2022):
Issue caste certificates on Polygon to stop fraudulent claims for government benefits from vulnerable groups.
Singapore (November 2022):
Facilitate cross-trading of digital yen and Singapore dollar with Polygon and Aave.
2. Finance
MasterCard, the payment giant (January 2023):
Partnering with Polygon to launch the MasterCard Artist Accelerator to help music artists learn how to expand their brands by minting NFTs and building online communities.
Stripe, the payments giant (April 2022):
Support for USDC payments has been added via Polygon, with Twitter being the first to test the service.
WorldPay, payments giant (November 2022):
A subsidiary of the FIS Group, WorldPay has added support for Polygon USDC.
Robinhood, a popular Internet brokerage (April 2022):
Allows trading Polygons native token $MATIC.
Nubank, Brazil-based, largest fintech bank in Latin America (October 2022):
Launch of loyalty token NuCoin on Polygon.
Hamilton Lane, asset management firm, $824 billion in assets under management (January 2023):
Open a tokenized fund on Polygon.
Jewel Bank, Digital Asset Bank (December 2022):
Issue Jewel USD, a stablecoin fully backed by reserves, on Polygon.
JP Morgan, the banking giant (December 2021):
to its inaugural of attendees gave away NFTs minted on the Polygon network.
3. Technology
Adobe, PS developer, software giant (March 2022):
Partnered with Polygon to integrate NFTs into its social platform Behance.
Opear, Internet Browser (March 2022):
Added in-browser crypto wallet support for Polygon.
Google, the tech giant (May 2021):
BigQuery, Googles big data analytics service, has added support for Polygon blockchain data.
Samsung, South Korean electronics giant (January, March 2022):
In January 2022, Samsung released an NFT wearable on the metaverse platform Decentraland through Polygon. In March, Polygon released 12,501 NFT souvenirs for Samsungs area 837 X in Decentraland, which players can obtain through the You Make It quest.
Nothing, electronics manufacturers (July 2022):
Nothing airdropped NFTs minted on Polygon to Nothing community investors and phone pre-orders ahead of the release of its new phone, the Nothing Phone ( 1 ). These NFTs can be used to unlock special perks, including early access to new Nothing products and participation in offline events.
4. Social Network
Facebook, Instagram, owned by Meta (August, November 2022, respectively):
It is planned to develop a Polygon-based NFT market and integrate it on both platforms, allowing users to create and sell their own NFTs.
However, in March of this year, Stephane Kasriel, head of business and financial services at Meta, the parent company of Instagram, tweeted that support for NFT would be terminated and that NFT creators would continue to be supported in other ways in the future.
Reddit (July 2022):
Introducing the NFT collection of Collectible Avatars at Polygon.
5. Lifestyle
Get Maine Lobsters, Online Seafood Delivery Platform (November 2022):
Launch of NFT loyalty program Lobster Perks+ on Polygon.
Starbucks, the worlds largest coffee chain (September 2022, March 2023):
In September 2022, Starbucks launched the loyalty program Odyssey through the Polygon network.
In March 2023, a premium NFT The Siren Collection Stamp will be available to Starbucks Odyssey members for $100 each.
DraftKings, US sportsbook (June 2022):
Cooperated with the mixed martial arts event UFC to launch the Polygon-based NFT game Reignmakers.
Build-A-Bear, Plush Toy Retailer (September 2022):
Launch a collection of NFTs with physical products on Polygon.
Disney, entertainment media giant (July 2022):
Polgon is one of six companies selected for the 2022 Disney Accelerator Program.
MGM Grand, Casino Hotel, largest resort facility in the nation (April 2022):
Partnering with the ticketing platform on Polygon to sell NFT tickets for hip-hop dancer Jabbawockeez.
Snapple, Beverage Company (June 2022):
Collaborate with an artist to design an NFT collection on Polygon.
Associated Press (January 2022):
Introducing an NFT marketplace for its photos, NFTs will be minted on Polygon.
Macys, the retail giant (November 2021):
Introducing a collection of NFTs featuring their iconic Thanksgiving parade balloons on Polygon.
Sports brand Under Armour, basketball superstar Stephen Curry (February 2022):
Under Armor celebrated Stephen Currys 3-point shooting record with an NFT collection of Stephen Curry on Polygon. NFT can also be worn on avatars of metaverse platforms such as Decentraland and Sandbox.
Coca-Cola (June 2022):
136 NFTs were released in collaboration with the artist on Polygon to pay tribute to the brands 136-year history.
Nike (November 2022):
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6. Games
Ubisoft, game development giant (February 2023):
Released on Polygon an NFT of its popular character Rabbids (derived from the classic game Rayman), wearable in The Sandbox.
Square Enix, Game Development Giant (February 2023):
Launched the NFT game Symbiogenesis.
Aerie Canada Studio, Canadian Game Development Company (November 2022):
Adapted and ported their most popular mobile game to Polygon.
LINE Game, a game development company owned by Japanese social giant LINE (August 2022):
LINE Games Web3 gaming division, Nerdystar, raised $11 million to produce blockchain games based on its Web2 gaming brand.
The company’s first game, Desperado B 218: The Scars of Exos, has launched on Polygon via Luxon, Nerdystar’s blockchain gaming platform.
100 Thieves, esports organization (February 2022):
300,000 Polygon-based NFTs were given away for free within 24 hours.
7. Music and Entertainment
Deadmau 5, Canadian DJ, Music Producer (November 2022):
Introducing an NFT scavenger hunt on Polygon-based metaverse platform Pixelynx.
Warner Music Group, music label giant (December 2022):
In a multi-year partnership with Polygon, Warner Music Group singer Ed Sheeran will release music NFTs through Polygon-based music NFT platform LGND Music.
National Geographic, the official journal of the National Geographic Society (January 2023):
Launching an NFT collection based on its collection of photos on Polygon.
Winamp, the legacy media player (December 2022):
Added playback support for Polygon-based music NFTs.
Country Music Association (November 2021):
At the 55th Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, a Polygon-based collection of NFTs was released.
Zee Studios, Indian entertainment giant (September 2021):
Introducing the NFT collection on Polygon.
Diplo, American DJ, Music Producer (March 2022):
Grammy Award-winning DJ musician Diplo has released a new single in the form of a music NFT on Polygons NFT marketplace Royal.
Nas, American rapper (January 2022):
Released 2 singles in the form of music NFTs on Polygons NFT marketplace Royal.
Doctor Who, UK sci-fi series (September 2021):
Launched a Polygon-based NFT card game with blockchain game developer Reality Gaming Group.
Chakra: Invincible, Indian Super British Movie (December 2021):
Created by Marvel founder Stan Lee, Chakra: Invincible launches NFT collectibles on Polygon.
John Lennon, founding member of The Beatles (February 2022):
John Lennons son partnered with NFT ticketing platform YellowHeart to auction off 6 NFTs based on Johns memorabilia.
Paramount Pictures, the movie industry giant (April, July 2022):
Launched the NFT series with the theme of classic movies Star Trek and Top Gun.
The Chainsmokers, American DJ duo (May 2022):
Sell 1% of royalties on the album So Far So Good as an NFT on Polygons NFT marketplace Royal.
Nickelodeon, US childrens pay-TV channel (July 2022):
Introducing NFT series from several popular childrens shows.
Hello Kitty (July 2022):
Launch of 10,000 Hello Kitty-themed NFTs that fans can get for free by completing challenges.
The Smurfs (December 2022):
Launched the NFT series, which can be used in games in the future.
The Masked Singer, Popular US Entertainment (February 2023):
Launched the loyalty pass NFT, and fans who obtained the NFT can unlock behind-the-scenes content through upgrades.
8. Fashion and Beauty
Prada + Adidas (January 2022):
Collaboration to launch NFT project Adidas for Prada re-source on Polygon.
Givenchy (December 2021):
French luxury brand Givenchy collaborated with artist Chito to create 15 Polygon-based NFT artworks.
Clinique (October 2021):
American cosmetics brand Clinique is allowing shoppers to earn Polygon-based NFTs.
Nivea (December 2021):
Introducing the NFT series The Value of Haptics on Polygon to discuss the value that society currently places on haptics.
Coach (December 2021):
Released 80 Polygon-based NFTs to celebrate its 80th anniversary.
Paco Rabanne, luxury clothing brand (April 2022):
Released wearable NFTs in Decentraland based on 12 of the most iconic pieces of high fashion from the past 70 years.
Mac Cosmetics (April 2022):
The NFT series was launched on Polygon, and the secondary sales fees collected on the NFT market Opensea will be donated to the Keith Haring Foundation, which focuses on the welfare of AIDS patients and children.
Scotch Soda, Dutch clothing brand (September 2022):
Launched a Polygon-based NFT loyalty program, offering NFT holders special discounts, early access to new products, and opportunities to collaborate with brands.
Council of Fashion Designers of America (December 2022):
Cooperated with brands such as Coach to launch a Polygon-based NFT series.
9. Physical Education and Sports
NFL (November 2021):
Experiment with NFT ticketing by launching a virtual souvenir ticket on Polygon.
Liverpool FC (March 2022):
Launch of NFT Collection in partnership with Sothebys Metaverse platform based on Polygon.
NFL (February 2023):
In partnership with Reddit, collectible avatars for Super Bowl LVII are released on Polygon.
Sunil Gavaskar, Indian cricket legend (November 2021):
Sunil Gavaskar presents a Hall of Fame NFT collection on Polygon featuring various of Gavaskars cricketing milestones and highlights.
Milkha Singh, late Indian track and field athlete (January 2022):
Polygon-based AtiusDAO launches Milkha Singhs collection of NFTs.
Sports Illustrated, a popular US sports weekly (February 2022):
Introducing an NFT of the NFL Hall of Famer on Polygon, inspired by his past weekly covers.
ESPN, US TV sports network (April 2022):
Launched an NFT of football player Tom Brady in association with Polygon-based NFT platform Autograph.
Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA favorites (January 2023):
The NFT series is launched on Polygon, and fans who hold NFT can get exclusive benefits, including playing equipment, front-row experience of venues, etc.
10. Cars
MG Motor - India Subsidiary (December 2021):
Launch of NFT series on Polygon-based NFT platform ngageN.
Volkswagen - South African subsidiary (March 2022):
Celebrate the launch of the new Polo with a gift of a Polygon-based NFT.
Honda-Acura (March 2022):
A limited number of NFTs are available on Polygon, and the first 500 customers who order a 2023 Acura Integra will have a chance to claim them.
Volkswagen - Brazil subsidiary (April 2022):
Launched Digital Garage and Polygon-based Volkswagen NFT, fans can experience, collect, and trade.
Kia Motors - U.S. subsidiary (July 2022):
Viewers who watch the ad can scan the QR code to claim a Kia-themed NFT, which is minted on Polygon.
Bentley Motors (September 2022):
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11. Others
Ernst Young, one of the worlds Big Four accounting firms (May 2022):
Launched supply chain tracking service on Polygon.
German World Wildlife Fund (October 2021):
Launch an NFT collection on Polygon to raise funds to protect endangered animals.
Siemens, Germanys third largest listed company (February 2023):
The first digital bond worth $64 million was issued on Polygon.
WWF (February 2022):
Launch an endangered animal-themed NFT on Polygon, and 12.5% of every sale will go towards conservation efforts around the world.
Katjes, European confectionery company founded in 1950 (May 2022):
Launch a collection of NFTs on Polygon, offering holders exclusive memberships, discounts and perks.
Etihad Airways (July 2022):
Launch an NFT collection on Polygon with all profits used to buy sustainable aviation fuel in 2022. Holders receive exclusive privileges such as lounge access, priority boarding.
Donald Trump (December 2022):
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