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What is the Polygon ecosystem?
Polygon was founded in 2017. Polygon is a layer-2 scaling solution that runs alongside the Ethereum blockchain.
Polygon (POL) is the main asset of the Polygon network. It is used to pay transaction fees, also known as gas. POL has a total supply limit of 10 billion tokens, with about 7.3 billion POL tokens currently in circulation.
On September 4, 2024, Polygon migrated from using MATIC as the network's main asset to the new main asset, the POL token. To learn more, visit: Polygon (MATIC) migrated to the POL token.
The Polygon ecosystem comprises Polygon tokens, NFTs, DEXs, DeFi dApps, and every other type of web3 app imaginable.
If you're looking for blockchain data, the most popular block explorer for Polygon is PolygonScan.
How do I connect to Polygon dApps and web3 apps?
First of all, what are dApps and web3 apps? They're like any other app, except they're built using blockchain technology like smart contracts. Instead of signing in with a username and password, you connect with a crypto wallet.
All dApps are web3 apps, but not all web3 apps are decentralized, so 'web3 app' is the umbrella term for any app you connect to with a crypto wallet. If you'd like to learn more, visit: What are dApps and Web3 apps?
See how to connect your Exodus wallet to Polygon web3 apps below:
Web3 browser on Exodus Mobile
The web3 browser in Exodus Mobile is only available if you created your wallet before April 22, 2026.
To learn how to connect to Polygon web3 apps with the web3 browser, visit: Web3 browser in Exodus Mobile.
WalletConnect on Exodus Mobile
WalletConnect in Exodus Mobile is only available if you created your wallet before April 22, 2026.
WalletConnect is an open-source tool that connects mobile wallets to web3. To learn more, visit: WalletConnect in Exodus Mobile.
Exodus Web3 Wallet
You can connect to any Polygon web3 app with Exodus Web3 Wallet.
Web3 Wallet is a multi-chain browser extension wallet for Chrome and Brave. To learn how to download, install, and use Web3 Wallet, visit: Getting started with Exodus Web3 Wallet.
Video tutorial: How to connect to Polygon dApps and web3 apps
In Exodus Mobile, connecting to web3 apps with WalletConnect is only available if you created your wallet before April 22, 2026.
What are some popular web3 apps on Polygon?
There are many dApps and Web3 apps to explore, covering everything from DeFi to staking to NFTs and more. Below, you can find some of the most popular Polygon web3 apps.
You can connect and explore without any funds in your wallet. But if you want to interact with web3 apps, you'll need some Polygon (POL) in your wallet to pay transaction fees, also known as gas.
Don't have any Polygon (POL) yet? Jump to: How do I buy Polygon (POL)?
It's important to note that Exodus provides a software interface that allows you to connect to web3. Exodus can't guarantee the safety of any third-party platform, including the web3 apps listed here. Make sure you do your own research and only connect to web3 apps you trust 100%.
For more information about how to stay safe while exploring the wide world of web3, please visit: Safety and security for DeFi and Web3.
The following web3 apps are third-party platforms that are not affiliated with Exodus. As such, Exodus cannot guarantee the performance of its products/services or that the steps shown and the information provided will always be accurate.
DeFi
Aave
Aave is a finance web3 app that allows users to lend and borrow cryptocurrencies. AAVE eliminates the need for a middleman (such as a bank) and removes the approval process for taking out a loan.
dYdX
dYdX is a DEX that enables margin trading and perpetual trading. Margin trading on dYdX lets you take up to 20x leverage on your trades. Perpetual trading has no expiration date, meaning you can hold or trade your position indefinitely.
NFTs
OpenSea
OpenSea is a global NFT marketplace that functions on multiple blockchains. With it, you can explore all kinds of NFTs, from collectibles to photography, domain names, and more.
Refinable
Refinable is a multichain decentralized marketplace for discovering, exploring, creating, and exchanging NFTs.
PlayDapp
PlayDapp Market is a Polygon NFT marketplace where you can purchase and sell in-game NFTs and other digital assets.
Gaming
The Sandbox
The Sandbox is a decentralized, community-driven gaming ecosystem.
How do I buy Polygon (POL)?
If you need to buy Polygon (POL), you can use your Exodus wallet's Buy Crypto feature to do so!
Depending on your region, you may be able to purchase through MoonPay. You can find our step-by-step guides here:
For general info on how to buy crypto, visit: Where can I buy Bitcoin and other crypto?
How do I swap Polygon tokens?
You can swap your POL and Polygon tokens with no sign-up or account creation necessary. In most cases, you don't have to KYC, and swaps are often complete in a few minutes!
Exodus Swap is available on:
To learn more, visit: How do I swap crypto in Exodus Swap?
Which Polygon tokens does Exodus support?
Exodus supports different Polygon tokens. You can search for Polygon tokens and enable supported Polygon tokens by following the steps in this guide: How do I enable and disable assets in Exodus?
If your token isn't supported, you can add custom Polygon tokens: How do I add custom Polygon tokens?
You can see all supported Polygon tokens if you filter by the Polygon network in the Assets section of your wallet. For a full guide on how to do this, visit: How do I find an asset by its network?
Mobile
Desktop
Web3 Wallet
How do I add custom Polygon tokens?
If Exodus doesn't yet support your favorite Polygon token, you can always add it as a custom token!
You can find all the steps here: How do I add a custom token?
How do I display my Polygon NFTs?
You can view your Polygon NFTs with the NFT Gallery in Exodus Web3 Wallet
The NFT Gallery in Exodus Mobile is only available if you created your wallet before April 22, 2026. Viewing, sending, and receiving Polygon NFTs in Exodus Mobile are not available if you created your wallet after this date.
To learn more about the NFT Gallery, visit: How do I explore the NFT Gallery?
How do I stake Polygon?
You can stake your Polygon (MATIC) on the Ethereum network directly from your Exodus wallet.
Exodus currently does not support staking the Polygon Ecosystem (POL) token.
To learn more about MATIC staking in Exodus, visit: Staking Polygon (MATIC) FAQs.