Polygon Network has activated its Bhilai Hard Fork upgrade across its proof-of-stake chain, implementing protocol enhancements designed to increase transaction speed and strengthen security. The upgrade aligns with technical specifications outlined in Polygon Improvement Proposal 60 (PIP-60), marking a foundational milestone toward achieving higher throughput and finality.
The deployment will lift Polygon’s transaction processing capability to an estimated 1,000 TPS with transactional finality. Development roadmaps indicate plans for reaching 5,000 TPS and one-second finality through subsequent network improvements scheduled later this year.
In preparation for implementation at block height 73,440,256, cryptocurrency exchange Binance will temporarily suspend Polygon network deposits and withdrawals starting tomorrow at 16:10 ET. Network validators must upgrade Bor nodes to version 2.1.1 to support the throughput enhancements and protocol modifications.
The Bhilai Hard Fork represents a strategic progression in Polygon’s roadmap for scalability optimization and user experience refinement. Preparations are underway for additional upgrades scheduled this October to advance these objectives further.