Polygon's long-anticipated transition from its MATIC token to the new Polygon Ecosystem Token (POL) is reaching its final stage, with major exchange Coinbase now implementing the permanent delisting of MATIC. This move marks a pivotal moment in Polygon's journey towards a unified and advanced blockchain ecosystem.
Coinbase Finalizes MATIC-to-POL Migration
Coinbase has announced the complete phase-out of MATIC trading, effective October 14, 2025. As part of this process, all remaining MATIC balances held on the exchange will be automatically converted to POL at a 1:1 ratio. To facilitate a smooth transition, Coinbase will temporarily pause MATIC send-and-receive functionalities between October 14 and 18, allowing users a window to transfer their tokens to self-custody if preferred. This action positions Coinbase as one of the final major exchanges to fully integrate Polygon's year-long migration, solidifying POL's role as the network's primary asset for governance and staking.
Polygon's Vision for a Unified Ecosystem
The complete shift to POL is a cornerstone of Polygon's ambitious Polygon 2.0 roadmap, designed to unify all Polygon chains under a single, interoperable ecosystem. This strategic upgrade empowers cross-chain coordination through zero-knowledge proofs and modular staking, enhancing the network's scalability and utility. Polygon Labs confirmed a remarkable 99% migration rate of MATIC to POL across its network as of September 3, 2025, demonstrating widespread adoption of the new token. Recent enhancements, such as the "payments-focused rehaul" Rio upgrade, further bolster this framework with improved validator staking, cross-chain tools, and advanced scalability features, paving the way for broader integration across DeFi and enterprise applications.
