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Youngsun Shin
01-14
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The news of Polygon's (@0xPolygon) acquisition of @Coinme and @0xsequence isn't simply a matter of expanding its reach; it's a bold move by Polygon to dominate the "institutional money rail." This feels like the finale of the first chapter of the "Polygon is for Payments" slogan, which Polygon has been vociferously chanting through recent collaborations with Revolut, Mastercard, and Stripe. The recent pivot clearly demonstrates Polygon's identity as a payments company. This double acquisition appears to be an attempt to simultaneously address two of the biggest obstacles to crypto's entry into institutional finance: compliance and user experience (UX). Entering the heart of US regulatory authority: With Coinme, which holds money transfer licenses in 48 states, the company has moved beyond simply providing technology to become a payment platform that legally moves money within the regulatory framework of US financial authorities. 50,000 offline locations are a bonus. Eliminating Complexity: Sequence's technological prowess enables one-click payments, bypassing crypto-specific user inconveniences like bridges and gas fees. The reason Polygon is so skeptical is undoubtedly because it's so old and still harbors the scars of the past. It's true that despite numerous large-scale partnerships in the past, the coin's value has plummeted. However, as Sandeep @sandeepnailwal recently declared, "If the chain succeeds, holders will receive clear benefits." It seems clear that Polygon is working to establish a structure where this massive money rail ultimately translates into tangible benefits for holders. Polygon has been a graveyard for many, but it's rare to find a team so intent on changing the financial landscape. As someone who has been deeply interested in the recent growth of stablecoins, it will be interesting to see if Polygon can truly become the "center of blockchain payments."
Polygon | POL
@0xPolygon
01-13
BREAKING: Polygon to become U.S. regulated payments platform We’re acquiring Coinme and Sequence to move all money onchain. → Regulated money movement in 48 states → Fiat on/off ramps → 50,000 fiat-to-crypto locations in the U.S. → Easy onboarding with wallet infra →
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Youngsun Shin
01-10
And did you know that Polygon has been quite serious about rewarding @0xpolygon and @KaitoAI for their recent Yapper rewards? Furthermore, it's not just a reward for the top few, but a continuous stream of flash campaigns for those who place in the top 100 in Korea. This first Polygon Open Money Stack campaign: Prize Pool •Global Top 10: $2,000 •Korea Top 10: $1,500 Conditions •Include the words "Polygon Open Money Stack" in your post •Before Sunday evening (11:59 AM EST) If Korea's total is 1.5K while the global total is 2K, that's a huge commitment to Korea. If the community posts more, I think there will be even more in the future. Even if you don't qualify this time because you're not in the top 100, as long as you rank in the top 100 while writing, you'll still be eligible for the next flash campaign. This is a reward that's easy to hit and run, so why not check it out and try it out when you have time? Korea's allocation rewards are booming these days, and if you respond well to these allocations, I believe there will be more allocations in the future, so I'm sharing this actively!
Youngsun Shin
@youngsun
01-10
올해 산딥을 KBW때 한국에서 만났을때, 심상치 않다는 생각을 했습니다. 진심으로 @0xPolygon 을 위해서 다시 돌아와서 절치부심하는 모습으로 새로운 포커스로 폴리곤 홀더들에게 유의미한 혜택을 주겠다는 의지가 강력해보였거든요. 그 후로 “Polygon is for Payments” 라는 말이 귀에서 피나게 x.com/sandeepnailwal…
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Youngsun Shin
01-10
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When I met Sandeep in Korea at KBW this year, I thought something was unusual. He was truly committed to @0xPolygon, returning with a renewed focus and a strong determination to provide meaningful benefits to Polygon holders. Since then, the Polygon team's focus has been so clear that the mantra "Polygon is for Payments" has been ringing in my ears. Under @0xAishwary's leadership, Polygon has joined major payment platforms like Revolut, Mastercard, and Stripe. This Open Money Stack announcement is an extension of that focus, and the most crucial part is in the article below. Most of the current Coinpan content can be refuted in a single line. "So the coin is going up?" Most retailers invest to bet on the success of a specific chain or project, but the two are losing their correlation. A prime example is the recent Axelar case, where the team was acquired while the token was simply abandoned. In this context, one line in Sandeep's article caught my eye: "If Polygon Chain and Agglayer succeed, then $POL holders benefit. Full stop." Ultimately, if the Polygon Chain and Agglayer ecosystem thrive, Polygon holders will benefit. We will strengthen that connection. This may seem like a simple statement, but it's a bold one. These days, tokens often distance themselves from each other by citing governance and other issues, suggesting that token price and project performance aren't necessarily aligned. As Polygon has been a graveyard for many, many have been affected. I'm very interested to see if this challenge can truly turn Polygon around and position it as a new payment and financial company. Personally, based on what they've shown last year and early this year, I think they're working harder and more sincerely than many other teams.
Sandeep | CEO, Polygon Foundation (※,※)
@sandeepnailwal
01-10
You are not READY for this Tuesday, 13th Jan 2026
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