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Polygon schedules Giugliano hard fork for April 8, 2026, to improve finality and fees

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Polygon Mainnet Hard Fork - Block 85268500
Status - Alchemy · News · status.alchemy.com · 2026-04-07 09:51 UTC
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Overview

Polygon's Giugliano hard fork is set to activate on April 8, 2026, at block 85,268,500, aiming to enhance transaction finality and fee transparency.

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Why now
  • The hard fork is scheduled imminently on April 8, 2026, requiring user and exchange preparation.
  • Following a challenging 2025, this upgrade is critical for Polygon's network performance improvements.
  • Exchanges and infrastructure providers are coordinating to minimize impact during the upgrade.
Why it matters
  • The upgrade reduces transaction confirmation times, enhancing user experience and network efficiency.
  • Binance's temporary suspension of deposits and withdrawals helps ensure a smooth transition during the network upgrade.
  • No service disruption for Alchemy users indicates robust infrastructure support during the hard fork.
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Recurring claims
  • Polygon's Giugliano hard fork will improve transaction finality and fee transparency by allowing earlier block announcements, reducing confirmation times.
  • Binance will suspend Polygon deposits and withdrawals during the upgrade to ensure a smooth user experience.
  • Alchemy reports no service disruption for Polygon endpoints during the hard fork, indicating strong infrastructure support.
How sources frame it
  • Polygon Foundation: neutral
  • Binance: neutral
  • Alchemy: neutral
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Binance Will Support the Polygon (POL) Network Upgrade & Hard Fork - 2026-04-08
binance_announcements · binance.com · 2026-04-08 04:01 UTC
Polygon Mainnet Hard Fork - Block 85268500
Status - Alchemy · status.alchemy.com · 2026-04-07 09:51 UTC
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