Polygon zkEVM is an EVM‑equivalent zero‑knowledge rollup on Ethereum mainnet that runs unmodified Solidity/bytecode and uses ETH as the native gas token, inheriting L1 security via validity proofs. It targets low‑cost DeFi, NFT mints, gaming, payments, and enterprise workflows with seamless Ethereum tooling (MetaMask, Hardhat, Foundry). Typical mainnet performance: cent‑level average gas fees (~$0.02–$0.10 with EIP‑4844 blobs), ~2–4s block times, practical throughput in the tens of TPS (higher in bursts), and daily activity often in the tens to hundreds of thousands of transactions—far cheaper and faster than Ethereum L1.
Polygon zkEVM is unique for type‑2 EVM equivalence (bytecode‑level), so apps deploy 1:1 without rewrites, while ZK validity proofs provide Ethereum‑grade security and minute‑scale finality—unlike optimistic rollups that impose ~7‑day withdrawal windows. It uses ETH for gas and supports EIP‑4844 blob data to cut data availability costs, yielding seconds‑level blocks and sub‑$0.10 fees today with a roadmap of recursive proving to raise TPS further. This blend of full Ethereum compatibility, low fees, fast settlement, and L1 security distinguishes it from sidechains and non‑equivalent L2s.
Polygon zkEVM uses ETH as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain ETH by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge.
To bridge ETH to Polygon zkEVM, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Polygon zkEVM as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Polygon zkEVM you can use thirdweb, which provides an easy way to build, monetize and scale your apps, games or agents. You can find detailed guides and documentation on https://portal.thirdweb.com to get started quickly.
To add Polygon zkEVM to your wallet, you can connect your wallet and click on [Add to Wallet] button at the top of the page. Alternatively, you can add the network manually using the RPC URL and chain details and add it to your wallet's network settings.
To send ETH on Polygon zkEVM, ensure your wallet is connected to the Polygon zkEVM network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of ETH to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.