POL (ex-MATIC): Polygon activates Ithaca hard fork - 29 Jul 2026

The event listing says Polygon activates the Ithaca hard fork on mainnet on 29 Jul 2026.The upgrade is a scheduled protocol-level change to Polygon's mainnet. Its significance depends on how the fork changes network operation and how those changes shape expectations for the network's ongoing development. That can influence the development narrative associated with POL, although the announcement itself does not establish a market response.Activation confirms that the upgrade is available on mainnet, but it does not by itself demonstrate user adoption or a change in network activity.Injective spotted 🎯