Let's talk about why I am optimistic about the logic of #pol multiplying several times in the future: #POL (the new token of the Polygon network, previously called MATIC) can rise several times in the future. This is based on two main reasons: the "explosion" of prediction markets and some hidden potential. Let's take it step by step, no rush. First, let's talk about the explosion of prediction markets—it's like a betting app suddenly becoming popular worldwide. Imagine, when you watch a game, an election, or celebrity gossip, you always want to guess the outcome, right? Prediction markets are platforms for "guessing the future," allowing you to bet money, and if you guess right, you win big; if wrong, you lose. Polymarket is the "big boss" in this field, built on the Polygon network (which is the home of POL). Why will it explode? Recently, prediction markets have been heating up! For example, you can bet on the U.S. elections, sports events, and even weather forecasts. Polymarket has handled over $3 billion in bets this year, with a surge in users. Wall Street bigwigs are also taking notice: Intercontinental Exchange (the owner of the New York Stock Exchange) invested $2 billion in prediction markets and partnered with Polymarket. This means more money and more people will flood in. What will be the result? The trading volume on the Polygon network will explode because all these bets need to be paid for using the network (gas fees) and secured (staking). POL is the "fuel" and "security" of this network, and as demand rises, the price will naturally soar. What does this mean for POL? Polymarket is currently valued at over $2.5 billion, higher than the entire market cap of Polygon, yet POL has only risen by 2%! This indicates that the market hasn't reacted yet. Once prediction markets become as popular as DeFi or NFTs (think of that bull market in 2021), Polygon, as the underlying infrastructure, will reap the biggest rewards. The demand for POL will double because more transactions = more gas fees = more staking rewards. Simply put, it's like Uber becoming popular, and the gas company (POL) profits as well. If prediction markets really explode, POL could at least multiply several times because it directly benefits from the exponential growth in network usage. Historical experience: in the last bull market, similar projects rose more than tenfold from their lows. Many people only know that POL is Ethereum's "helper" (Layer 2), helping it handle congestion, but in fact, it hides many "black technologies" and opportunities that the market has not yet priced in. These are the "to be discovered" reasons, and once exposed, the price will soar like a rocket. 1: Super upgrades and multifunctionality: Polygon recently upgraded to "version 2.0," with AggLayer (aggregation layer) that can connect different blockchains, allowing for super smooth liquidity sharing. There’s also the Rio upgrade, which speeds up transactions (TPS in the thousands, with fees as low as $0.002). These make it not just a "helper" but the "highway" of the entire Web3. Institutions (like Visa, Stripe, Shopify) are already using it to handle payments and real assets (RWA, like real estate and bonds on-chain). TVL (Total Value Locked) has increased by $700 million this year, but the market hasn't started to hype it up yet. 2: Deflationary and reward mechanisms: POL is not an unlimited money printer; it burns 0.27% of its supply each year (deflationary, like Bitcoin), and with new proposals to buy back and burn from the treasury, the supply will continue to decrease. Staking POL can also earn rewards, participate in governance, and even receive ecosystem airdrops. Think about it: holding coins allows you to benefit from new projects, which is a huge attraction, but many people still don't know about it. 3: Institutional and ecosystem explosion: Grayscale and Bitwise are applying for a POL ETF, and mainstream companies like Starbucks, Nike, Reddit, and Mastercard are using Polygon. DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure), gaming, and the NFT ecosystem rank in the top three. Plus, Polymarket may issue its own token (rumored to be called POLY), which will further boost POL. Currently, the market cap is only $1.9 billion (last bull market MATIC reached $20 billion), and once the bull market returns, institutions and retail investors will flock in, amplifying POL's potential. Price prediction: it could reach over $1 by 2025, and even higher by 2030; multiplying several times is not a dream. POL is not a speculative coin; it has real utility and growth engines. The explosion of prediction markets will bring immediate traffic and demand, while the undiscovered upgrades, institutional adoption, and deflationary mechanisms will ensure long-term steady growth. Of course, there are risks (market volatility, competition), but by 2025 (when the bull market may restart), I believe POL is an undervalued gem. Whether to buy is up to you, but if you believe in the future of Web3, POL is definitely worth paying attention to! If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. 🚀 @0xPolygon