Blockchain and Web3 Insights from Sandeep Nailwal
Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder of Polygon (formerly Matic Network), remains a leading figure in Ethereum scalability and Layer 2 development in 2025. Polygon now supports over 50,000 dApps, 350 million unique addresses, and $20+ billion in TVL (Total Value Locked) across chains. Nailwal led the 2024 launch of Polygon’s AggLayer and zkEVM initiatives, which significantly improved Ethereum throughput and reduced gas fees. He also spearheads the $1 billion Polygon Village grant fund to support open-source builders.
Originally from India, Nailwal holds an MBA from the National Institute of Industrial Engineering in Mumbai. Before Polygon, he worked in logistics tech and blockchain consultancy. He’s recognized for driving Web3 adoption in emerging markets and launched the India Covid Relief Fund in 2021, raising over $480 million in donations. In 2025, he continues to advocate for decentralized infrastructure, giving keynote speeches at ETHGlobal, Token2049, and WEF events. Nailwal is also building a blockchain startup accelerator focused on Layer 2 scaling and DePIN ecosystems.
Sandeep Nailwal: Blockchain platforms need specialization for future success
Sandeep Nailwal, CEO at Polygon Foundation, states that blockchain platforms that focus on specific use cases will be more successful than those aiming to be general purpose. He points to ...
$2.6 trillion in stablecoins moved on Polygon, Sandeep Nailwal notes
Sandeep Nailwal, CEO at Polygon Foundation, responded to skepticism regarding his prediction that Polygon could reach between $5 trillion and $10 trillion in annual volume by 2030. He emphasized ...
Sandeep Nailwal: Non USD stablecoin transfer volume reaches $900 million monthly record on Polygon
Sandeep Nailwal, CEO at Polygon Foundation, reports that non USD stablecoin transfer volume on Polygon has reached a new monthly all-time high of $900 million. This milestone suggests significant ...
Polygon processed $2.5 trillion in stablecoin transfers, Sandeep Nailwal notes
Sandeep Nailwal, CEO at Polygon Foundation, highlights Polygon's strong stablecoin market with a current supply of $3.7 billion and total stablecoin transfer volume hitting $2.5 trillion. Nailwal ...
Sandeep Nailwal: Open Money Stack aims to modernize value transfer with Polygon API
Sandeep Nailwal, CEO at Polygon Foundation, highlighted inefficiencies in traditional money movement systems and introduced the Open Money Stack at Polygon. According to Nailwal, this solution is ...
Major businesses to settle payments on blockchain, Sandeep Nailwal notes
Sandeep Nailwal, CEO at Polygon Foundation, states that every major business globally will eventually settle payments on blockchain networks. He emphasizes the importance of making 0xPolygon the ...
Sandeep Nailwal: Polygon has grown from idea to trillions in transaction volume
Sandeep Nailwal, CEO at Polygon Foundation, reflects on the six-year journey of Polygon. According to Nailwal, what began as an idea has now scaled to trillions in transaction volume moving ...
Polygon sees continuous onchain money movement, Sandeep Nailwal notes
Sandeep Nailwal, CEO at Polygon Foundation, states there is no specific narrative to wait for with Polygon. He emphasizes that money is moving onchain every day, regardless of whether the crypto ...
Sandeep Nailwal: Increased chain usage leads to more POL being burned
Sandeep Nailwal, CEO at Polygon Foundation, points out that higher utilization of a blockchain increases the amount of POL tokens being burned. Nailwal suggests that this token burning mechanism ...
Banks and fintechs recognize onchain disruption, Sandeep Nailwal argues
Sandeep Nailwal, CEO at Polygon Foundation, argues that banks and fintechs are already aware of the growing influence of onchain rails on the traditional financial system. Nailwal suggests that ...
Sandeep Nailwal: Open Money Stack brings onchain agents to Polygon
Sandeep Nailwal, CEO at Polygon Foundation, states that the foundational elements of the money stack—such as banking, cards, exchanges, and identity—are now available for onchain agents on ...
Neobanks can streamline wallets and compliance, Sandeep Nailwal notes
Sandeep Nailwal, CEO at Polygon Foundation, envisions a future where neobanks can access all core capabilities through a single open stack platform. He outlines a solution integrating wallets, ...
Sandeep Nailwal: Over $5.80 billion processed on Polygon apps in Q1
Sandeep Nailwal, CEO at Polygon Foundation, highlighted that more than $5.80 billion was processed through over 50 payment apps on the Polygon chain in the first quarter. According to Nailwal, ...
Clarity act set to unlock onchain payments, Sandeep Nailwal notes
Sandeep Nailwal, CEO at Polygon Foundation, highlights the potential impact of the Clarity act on onchain activity. He suggests that many are underestimating what the legislation will mean for ...
Sandeep Nailwal: BFI Impact fellows begin fieldwork with grants and development support
Sandeep Nailwal, CEO at Polygon Foundation, announced that the first cohort of the BFI Impact fellowship has officially started fieldwork, equipped with grants and full support from the BFI stack. ...
Open Money Stack drives value to blockchain networks, Sandeep Nailwal notes
Sandeep Nailwal, CEO at Polygon Foundation, highlights that the Open Money Stack is becoming the central focus for many blockchain projects. Nailwal explains that owning the entire stack allows ...
Sandeep Nailwal: Polygon advances toward sub-1-second blocktimes and reduced latency
Sandeep Nailwal, CEO at Polygon Foundation, announced that Polygon has taken its first major step to achieve blocktimes of under one second. According to Nailwal, Polygon's bandwidth has been ...
Trails processes $200 million and achieves 17x growth in three months, Sandeep Nailwal notes
Sandeep Nailwal, CEO at Polygon Foundation, highlights a 17x growth in three months and $200 million moved through the Trails platform. He stated that while infrastructure has always existed, ...
Sandeep Nailwal: Modern Treasury adds Polygon to U.S. fintech API stack
Sandeep Nailwal, CEO at Polygon Foundation, highlights that Modern Treasury has integrated Polygon within its API. The addition places Polygon alongside established U.S. payment systems such as ...
Meta, Visa, and Modern Treasury move to Polygon, Sandeep Nailwal notes
Sandeep Nailwal, CEO at Polygon Foundation, highlights that Meta, Visa, and Modern Treasury are using Polygon within a single day. The announcement underscores Polygon's growing adoption among ...
Sandeep Nailwal: Meta launches stablecoin payouts on Polygon
Sandeep Nailwal, CEO at Polygon Foundation, announced that Meta has introduced stablecoin payouts on the Polygon network. He highlighted Polygon's continued success in payments and suggested ...
