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Polygon Network Executes Napoli Hard Fork
The Polygon Proof-of-Stake (PoS) sidechain has successfully executed the Napoli hard fork, introducing significant upgrades to enhance network performance:
- EIP-1153: Transient Storage for efficient block space utilization
- EIP-6780: SELFDESTRUCT functionality restriction for enhanced security
- EIP-5656: Memory copying instruction optimization
Rollup Improvement Proposal (RIP-7212) Activation
As part of the Napoli Hard Fork, Polygon PoS became the first chain to activate RIP-7212, supporting a new precompile for the secp256r1 curve.
Polygon to Add Support for EIP-4844
Polygon plans to incorporate support for EIP-4844, a fee-reducing upgrade featured in Dencun, as part of the upcoming Feijoa upgrade scheduled for release in May.
RIP-7212 and Mainstream Interoperability
The inclusion of RIP-7212 in the Napoli hard fork opens doors for mainstream interoperability, enabling greater compatibility with mainstream technologies and devices.
RollCall’s Contribution
RollCall, a collective of Layer 2 teams, developed RIP-7212 to extend support for the secp256r1 curve, enhancing digital signature capabilities across the internet.
Future Network Enhancements
Polygon community contributors have proposed additional changes for the next PoS hard fork:
- EIP-3074: Enhancing account abstraction options
- PIP-30: Increasing the EIP-170 Max Code Size Limit
Layer 2 Upgrades Implementation
Other Layer 2 solutions, including ZkSync Era and Optimism, are working towards integrating support for RIP-7212, emphasizing collective development and scalability within the Ethereum ecosystem.
David Silverman’s Insights
David Silverman, VP of product at Polygon Labs, highlights RollCall’s role in solidifying Layer 2 solutions as a vital part of Ethereum’s scaling strategy, fostering innovation and user adoption.
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