Polygon Slashes Block Finality to 5 Seconds in Major Tech Upgrade

- Polygon to reduce block finality from 60–90 seconds to 5 seconds via Heimdall v2 - Aims to improve user experience and boost throughput up to 1,000 TPS On July 10, 2025, The Block reported that Polygon is set to reduce transaction finality time from 60–90 seconds to just 5 seconds through its upcoming Heimdall v2 upgrade. The upgrade is a major technical milestone that will significantly enhance the performance of Polygon’s Proof-of-Stake (PoS) network, aiming to transform transaction speeds and user experience. Polygon CEO Sandeep Nailwal stated that the upgrade addresses legacy performance issues and will enhance the predictability of transaction confirmations. The upgrade is expected to boost transactions per second (TPS) to 1,000 in the short term, with a long-term goal of reaching 100,000 TPS. Additionally, Heimdall v2 will stabilize gas fee volatility and improve network reliability, strengthening Polygon’s position in the global blockchain payments infrastructure. As of July 9, 2025, 06:48 UTC, CoinMarketCap shows POL trading at $0.20, with a 24-hour volume change of +7.291%. Observers are watching to see whether the upgrade will influence token price volatility in the days ahead.