> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.cakewallet.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.cakewallet.com/cryptos/polygon.md). # Polygon Official Website: [polygon.technology](https://polygon.technology/) Polygon `(POL)` is a Layer-2 network for Ethereum that is designed to support a much higher TPS (transactions per second) while having significantly lower fees than Ethereum itself. This wallet type **only** supports sending on the **Polygon** network. Do not attempt to receive other networks to this wallet, or send funds to other networks. {% hint style="info" %} Polygon's native token was renamed from **MATIC** to **POL** in September 2024. They are the same asset — older articles and exchanges may still refer to it as MATIC. {% endhint %} ## Addresses In Cake Wallet's Polygon wallet, there is only one address per wallet, which is standard for the Polygon ecosystem. Keep in mind that this will have lesser privacy compared to some other assets, where new addresses are automatically generated. Your Polygon address will start with `0x` followed by a series of alphanumeric characters. ## Seed Format Cake Wallet uses a BIP39 seed for Polygon wallets — 12 words by default, with a 24-word option available under `Advanced Settings` when you create a wallet. You can also add an optional seed passphrase there. When creating or restoring a wallet, you'll use the seed phrase or the private key. The derivation path used is: `m/44'/60'/0'/0` ## Fee Levels Transaction fees are a necessary part of sending POL or ERC-20 tokens. POL is consumed as a 'gas' fee when making any transaction from a Polygon wallet. This also applies to sending ERC-20 tokens. For example, to send USDT, you need to pay a network fee in POL, not USDT. Thus, sending 10 USDT will cost a small amount of POL, and the recipient will receive the full 10 USDT. Cake Wallet offers three fee levels for transactions: * **Slow**: Cheaper but may take longer to confirm. * **Medium**: Recommended for most transactions. Balanced speed and cost. * **Fast**: Expensive but confirms quickly. These fee levels are determined automatically using current network fee rates. ## MEV protection Blink MEV protection is not available on Polygon. Cake Wallet's Blink integration covers Ethereum and Base only, so Polygon transactions are broadcast to the network in the usual way. ## Tokens Cake Wallet's Polygon wallet can store ERC-20 tokens in addition to POL. Some common ERC-20 tokens such as USDT, USDC, USDC.e (bridged USDC), DAI, and DEURO (Decentralized Euro) are displayed by default. To show other ERC-20 tokens, open the `Assets` tab on the home screen, tap `Tokens`, and enable the ones you want. Other token types, as well as NFTs, are not currently supported; expanded support is planned for the future. ### Adding a new token You can add a new ERC-20 token by opening the `Assets` tab on the home screen and tapping `Tokens`, then searching for your desired token. Tap it to enable it. If the token does not appear, you can add it by [contract address](https://docs.cakewallet.com/features/advanced/add-custom-tokens). Paste the address of the custom token you wish to add, then tap the `+` button. ## Transaction history Transaction history is populated using the PolygonScan API. You can enable or disable this API lookup in **Connections** settings. ## Features for Polygon * [Bridge USDT between chains](https://docs.cakewallet.com/features/basic/bridge-usdt-between-chains) — move USDT between Ethereum, Polygon, and Arbitrum directly in-app. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.cakewallet.com/cryptos/polygon.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.