Polygon’s Rio Upgrade Boosts Network To 5,000 TPS For Global Payments

Polygon Labs has rolled out the Rio upgrade on mainnet, marking the network’s biggest step toward becoming a high-speed payment layer.

Rio introduces a Validator-Elected Block Producer model capable of handling up to 5,000 transactions per second with instant finality, effectively removing the risk of chain reorganizations.

The upgrade also implements stateless validation and fairer fee distribution to enhance efficiency without compromising decentralization.

By removing the need for full-state storage, validators can now verify transactions via cryptographic proofs, drastically cutting node costs and energy use.

Polygon says Rio’s lightweight architecture lowers participation barriers for startups and financial institutions, making it suitable for large-scale payment systems and cross-border transfers.

The upgrade aligns with Polygon’s broader goal to serve as the backbone of global digital payments, rivaling traditional fintech systems in speed and cost efficiency while maintaining blockchain transparency and security.

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