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POL vs MATIC: Understanding Polygon's Token Migration

POL vs MATIC: Understanding Polygon's Token Migration

As of 2026, Polygon has undergone a major transformation with its Polygon 2.0 upgrade. The native utility token has shifted from MATIC to the more advanced POL token. Here is everything you need to know about what changed and how it affects your wallet.

What Is the Difference Between POL and MATIC?

POL is the new, upgraded token for the Polygon ecosystem, replacing MATIC as the primary token for gas fees, staking, and governance. The migration from MATIC to POL is designed to be smooth and backward-compatible. Most leading exchanges, including Binance and Coinbase, have automatically converted MATIC balances into POL. If you are using an older private wallet, you may need to visit the Polygon Migration Portal to upgrade manually.

What Is Polygon 2.0 and the AggLayer?

Polygon 2.0 introduces the AggLayer infrastructure, a network of interconnected blockchains that share unified liquidity and security. This upgrade transforms Polygon from a single scaling solution to a full ecosystem of Layer-2 networks. POL is designed to support this expanded ecosystem with better tokenomics, enhanced staking rewards, and a role in governing the broader AggLayer.

  • POL replaces MATIC for gas fees on Polygon PoS.
  • POL supports staking across multiple Polygon chains.
  • POL has enhanced governance voting capabilities.
  • The AggLayer connects Polygon chains with unified liquidity.
  • Migration from MATIC to POL is 1:1 ratio.

POL is the new, upgraded token for Polygon, replacing MATIC for gas fees, staking, and voting. Most leading exchanges have automatically converted MATIC balances into POL.

How to Upgrade Your MATIC to POL

If your wallet has not automatically converted MATIC to POL, the process is simple. Visit the official Polygon Migration Portal at polygon.technology. Connect your wallet, select the amount of MATIC you want to migrate, and confirm the transaction. The conversion is 1:1 — one MATIC equals one POL. Most major wallets including MetaMask and Trust Wallet support the migration directly.

Do All Wallets Support POL?

Most wallets that supported MATIC will handle POL without any issues, as the transition is designed to be backward-compatible. However, you should keep your wallet software updated to the latest version to ensure full POL support. Wallets like MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Ledger Live, and AlphaWallet have all confirmed full POL compatibility for 2026.