How Polygon Is Making A Difference In The Fight Against Climate Change
The recent announcement that Polygon’s MATIC network has become carbon neutral may give its native token the momentum to keep climbing. Since the beginning of 2022, MATIC, the native token, has been having difficulties. Since reaching an all-time high of $2.92 last year on Dec 27, its value has decreased by about 86.09%. According to […]
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The network also pledged $20 million to offsetting their carbon footprint and fostering an industry wide movement. The Polygon network announced on Tuesday its commitment to going carbon neutral and climate positive this year by releasing their “Green Manifesto: A Smart Contract with Planet Earth.” They also made a $20 million pledge to offset their carbon footprints, and buy extra credits to eventually become carbon negative. #PolygonGoesGreen Unveiling the Green Manifesto - a smart contract with Planet Earth!https://t.co/p9DFtUG9XP [1/2] pic.twitter.com/Xgn8jubffa— Polygon (@0xPolygon)....
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