Polygon to launch AggLayer in February focused on interoperability

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Labs will release a new solution called aggregation layer, or “AggLayer,” aiming to connect blockchains without knowledge proofs.

The first version of AggLayer will be released in February, Polygon Labs said.

The goal is to allow developers to connect blockchains to support unified liquidity. AggLayer will provide unified security across modular and monolithic chains, including those within the Polygon ecosystem.

AggLayer will be a crucial part of Polygon 2.0, the next iteration of the network. Unlike typical interoperability solutions, AggLayer collects ZK evidence from all connected chains.

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“As a central part of Polygon 2.0, AggLayer will use ZK-proofs to create a seamless, aggregated environment that feels like a single chain – even as each chain in the ecosystem remains sovereign,” Polygon Labs said.

Polygon primarily operates a sidechain and a Layer 2 network based on ZK-Rollups: the Polygon zkEVM.

It also offers a software development kit called CDK. Many Layer 2 networks have been developed using this CDK toolkit, including Immutable, OKX, Astar, Canto, Palm Network, Aavegotchi, and IDEX. It is expected that the AggLayer will facilitate the integration of all these chains under Polygon 2.0.

In addition to AggLayer, Polygon Labs had previously announced its work on a “staking layer” for the ecosystem.