Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder of Polygon, has been appointed as the CEO of the Polygon Foundation. This development will increase competition within the industry. The foundation used to operate through a team of co-founders who made decisions collectively. Now, with a clear shift in leadership, the structure is evolving and so is the direction.
This change marks more than just a new face at the top. It signals a sharper focus on long term strategy, a stronger product-first approach, and the rollout of ecosystem initiatives designed to bring real value to users, developers, and stakeholders. The goal here is to create meaningful growth that is not steady but scalable.
The roadmap includes evolving Polygon PoS into the high throughput GigaGAS chain, targeting over 100,000 transactions per second to support payments and real-world assets.
Additionally, Nailwal plans to expand the Agglayer Breakout Program, sunset the Polygon zkEVM, and renew market engagement to make sure there is enough liquidity for POL tokens across decentralized and centralized exchanges.
Leadership Changes at Polygon and Industry Impact
As the business shifts to zero-knowledge (ZK) solutions and modular blockchain infrastructure, Polygon’s reorganization comes after co-founder Mihailo Bjelic recently left the foundation board.
Nailwal’s leadership is expected to reinforce the blockchain’s commitment to innovation, scalability, and developer empowerment, with continued support from key executives including CTO Mudit Gupta and COO Ryan Niedzialek.
Strong Investor Confidence and Future Outlook
The foundation renewed strategic direction comes on the heels of $450 million funding round led by Sequoia Capital India and participation from major global investors, indicating confidence in Polygon’s vision and growth potential. As Nailwal takes over the role of CEO, the blockchain foundation aims to reclaim its position at the forefront of Web3, driving the next wave of blockchain adoption and technological advancement.
Industry Experts Weigh In
Industry analysts have applauded this action, pointing out that Nailwal is uniquely suited to guide the foundation through this crucial stage due to his in-depth knowledge of Polygon’s ecosystem and technology. With his appointment, the blockchain enters a new era dedicated to providing interoperable, scalable blockchain solutions that can satisfy the requirements of widespread adoption.
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