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Polygon Founder Steps Up as CEO of Polygon Foundation

Sandeep Nailwal is taking control at the Polygon Foundation, saying the community 'needs clear direction.'
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Jun 11, 2025 • 1 min read

Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal steps up as Polygon Foundation CEO, unveiling plans to refine priorities and phase out zkEVM.

What’s the Scoop?

  • Leadership Shift: Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal has been appointed as the CEO of the Polygon Foundation, following Mihailo Bjelic's departure.
  • Strategic Repositioning: Nailwal announced a renewed focus on enhancing Polygon’s Agglayer and PoS networks, signaling a strategic pivot.
  • Deprecation of zkEVM: Polygon plans to phase out its zkEVM technology as part of its reprioritization efforts.

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