# Polygon zkEVM

> Track Polygon zkEVM with daily standardized on-chain data across 2 chains. Compare Polygon zkEVM with other blockchains (L2). Updated daily.

Source: [Polygon zkEVM on Token Terminal](https://tokenterminal.com/explorer/projects/polygon-zkevm). This page has no metric values. For current values, use the [Token Terminal API](https://tokenterminal.com/docs/api-reference/introduction) or the [MCP server](https://tokenterminal.com/docs/mcp/introduction).

- Sectors: Blockchains (L2)
- Chains: ethereum, polygonzkevm

## About

### What it is

Polygon zkEVM is an L2 smart contract platform for decentralized applications on Ethereum. Polygon zkEVM was founded by the Polygon team and launched in 2023.

### Who uses it

Polygon team owns and governs the protocol. Polygon’s investors include Coinbase Ventures, ZBS Capital, MiH Ventures, etc.

### How it works

Polygon zkEVM batches users' transactions and submits them to Ethereum, paying a share of the transaction fees to Ethereum validators (supply-side fees).

## Metrics

Token Terminal tracks these metrics for Polygon zkEVM daily. Each page has a chart with the full history.

- [Bridge deposits](https://tokenterminal.com/explorer/projects/polygon-zkevm/metrics/bridge-deposits)
- [Core developers](https://tokenterminal.com/explorer/projects/polygon-zkevm/metrics/active-developers)
- [Code commits](https://tokenterminal.com/explorer/projects/polygon-zkevm/metrics/code-commits)

## Links

- [github](https://github.com/0xpolygonhermez)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/0xPolygonLabs)
- [discord](https://discord.com/invite/0xPolygon)
- [website](https://polygon.technology/polygon-zkevm)