On Thursday, July 16, Polygon Labs CEO Marc Boiron revealed that the company is proceeding with its second round of layoffs for 2026. This decision comes as Polygon nears the completion of its acquisition of Coinme, a move Boiron claims will transition the firm into a "blockchain-enabled payments company."
Boiron described the layoffs as "difficult, but necessary," marking the fourth round of job cuts since February 2023. Earlier this year, Polygon acquired Coinme and Sequence, a wallet infrastructure firm, for $250 million, which had already led to a reduction of 60 staff members as part of a strategic pivot towards a payment-focused blockchain. A spokesperson noted these layoffs were part of the restructuring following those acquisitions.
Polygon's vision for the Open Stack is centered around facilitating smooth on-chain money transfers, thus underscoring the significance of these recent acquisitions. However, specific numbers regarding the latest layoffs were not disclosed.
In related news, a Polygon representative clarified that Polygon Labs and Polygon Foundation operate as distinct entities. While the former focuses on commercial objectives and expansions, the Foundation is responsible for network upgrades and ecosystem management.
The network’s native token, POL, has seen a staggering drop of nearly 94% from its all-time highs. This situation has left holders without equity or claims on Polygon Labs’ future profits, raising concerns about the sustainability of POL’s price, which has declined 56% since January 2023.
Despite some signs of buying pressure indicated by the A/D indicator in July, the persistent bearish trend of POL suggests that unless network utility improves, the token may continue to struggle.
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