Polygon (MATIC) Update: Price Surges with Network Boost

Image Credit: Protocol Feb 16, 2024 By: Bhumi Shrivastava

New Update

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zkEVM Update

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Enhanced Features

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Increased Network Activity

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Price Surge for MATIC

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Market Conditions

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Current Market Status

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Popularity and Sentiment

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