- Polygon Labs has deprecated Polygon Edge, an open-source toolkit previously used by Dogechain to unofficially build a Dogecoin smart contracts network.
- Instead, Polygon is now focused on Polygon CDK which utilizes zero-knowledge cryptography to enable private transactions on Ethereum sidechains.
- This shift aligns with Polygon’s core mission of scaling Ethereum, rather than building standalone blockchains like Dogechain
Polygon Labs, a developer of scaling networks for Ethereum, has shifted toward “Polygon CDK,” a blockchain-development kit powered by zero-knowledge cryptography. The older “Polygon Edge” was used by Dogechain, in an unofficial effort to build a Dogecoin-oriented smart-contracts network.
Polygon Labs Deprecates Polygon Edge Used to Build Dogechain Which Uses Dogecoin for Gas
Polygon Labs, a developer of scaling networks for Ethereum, has shifted toward “Polygon CDK,” a blockchain-development kit powered by zero-knowledge cryptography. The older “Polygon Edge” was used by Dogechain, in an unofficial effort to build a Dogecoin-oriented smart-contracts network.
Background on Polygon Labs
Polygon Labs is a blockchain development company that focuses on building scaling solutions for Ethereum. Their goal is to make transactions on Ethereum faster, cheaper, and more efficient.
Some key products from Polygon Labs:
- Polygon PoS: A Layer 2 scaling solution that uses sidechains anchored to the Ethereum mainnet to achieve faster and cheaper transactions
- Polygon SDK: A software development kit that allows developers to build dApps on Polygon sidechains
- Polygon Edge: A toolkit for building Ethereum-compatible blockchain networks
Shift from Polygon Edge to Polygon CDK
Previously, Polygon Labs had developed Polygon Edge as a way to build new blockchain networks that were compatible with Ethereum. Dogechain utilized Polygon Edge in an unofficial capacity to build a network that used Dogecoin for gas fees rather than Ether.
However, Polygon Labs has now deprecated Polygon Edge as they shift focus to Polygon CDK (Concrete Domain Knowledge). Polygon CDK uses zero-knowledge cryptography to enable private transactions on Ethereum sidechains.
So while Polygon Edge was used to build entirely new blockchains like Dogechain, Polygon CDK focuses on adding privacy features to existing Polygon PoS sidechains. This shift aligns more closely with Polygon’s goals of enhancing Ethereum.
Dogechain’s Unofficial Use of Polygon Edge
Dogechain was an unofficial project that aimed to create a smart contract-capable network using Dogecoin. It utilized Polygon Edge as a development toolkit to achieve compatibility with Ethereum.
However, Polygon Labs has clarified that they are not involved in the Dogechain project. Dogechain simply made use of the open source Polygon Edge software to build on Dogecoin.
Polygon Labs’ shift away from Polygon Edge seems to have effectively ended this unofficial use case. But it’s an example of how Polygon Edge could be used to build standalone blockchains before being deprecated.
The Future of Privacy on Polygon
With the deprecation of Polygon Edge, Polygon Labs is now focused on leveraging zero-knowledge cryptography in Polygon CDK to bring private transactions to Polygon’s existing Ethereum sidechains.
This allows them to concentrate on their core mission of scaling Ethereum rather than building entirely new blockchain networks. Polygon CDK will help boost both scalability and privacy on the Polygon network.
So while the end of Polygon Edge spelled the demise of Dogechain’s unofficial scaling ambitions, it enables Polygon Labs to focus their efforts on their flagship Polygon PoS sidechains. More private transactions combined with faster and cheaper fees are now on the horizon.
