In TroopArt, NFTs are encrypted under the Polygon network.

But what is Polygon? It is a Layer 2 protocol and solution designed to build and connect Ethereum-compatible blockchain networks.

Here are some technical characteristics of Polygon:

• Polygon was created to address the processing challenges experienced by Ethereum.
• It utilizes the Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus protocol, providing the network with higher processing speed. It can handle up to 65,000 transactions per second with a block confirmation time of less than two seconds.
• Similar to other blockchains, Polygon has randomly selected validator nodes among users who hold MATIC tokens. Nodes with a higher amount of MATIC tokens have a greater chance of being chosen to validate transactions and vote on network upgrades. Transaction fees on Polygon are very low, often below $0.01 USD.
• Polygon is a permissionless public network that can accommodate consensus protocols from other blockchains.
• It utilizes the Plasma framework, which allows smart contracts to function as financial applications on the Ethereum blockchain.
• Its operation is based on creating a decentralized network of nodes that generates a Sidechain. This Sidechain is connected to the Ethereum blockchain or other blockchains to provide greater scalability. This scalability is what makes Polygon the preferred network for NFT development.
• The beta mainnet of Polygon, called zkEVM, operates on roll-up technology and is fully equivalent to the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).

In summary, Polygon is a protocol that offers solutions to Ethereum's processing issues. With its scalability capabilities and focus on NFTs, it has become a popular choice for artistic projects on TroopArt.

If you have any further questions about Polygon or its integration into our platform, please don't hesitate to contact us. We'll be happy to assist you.