Polygon zkEVM has shut down. Here is what it means for your data and billing, and the live alternatives to move to.
Dead · Jul 1, 2026
Polygon zkEVM has shut down.
Polygon zkEVM was an EVM-equivalent zero-knowledge Ethereum Layer 2 rollup built by Polygon Labs, launched as Mainnet Beta in March 2023 and built on the Hermez Network that Polygon acquired in 2021. It let developers deploy Ethereum-compatible smart contracts with lower fees while inheriting Ethereum security through validity proofs.
Status DeadEvent Jul 1, 2026Verified Sep 8, 2026Category · Crypto-Adjacent Dev & Finance Tools
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What this means
The service is no longer operating. Move your workflow before you lose access.
Confirmed death. Sequencer taken offline July 1, 2026; network stopped producing blocks and Agglayer bridge withdrawals closed. Verified against official Polygon Community Forum sunset announcement and Cryptotimes; both agree on the June 2025 announcement and July 1, 2026 execution. Claims interface for auto-migrated wallet balances runs through Dec 31, 2027, after which unclaimed assets are treated as abandoned.
Migration checklist
Export your data now: files, content, records, anything you cannot recreate.
Save billing and invoice history for your records.
Export API keys, webhooks, and integration config before access ends.
List the workflows and integrations you actually depend on.
Pick a live replacement below that matches how you use it.
Recreate and test one critical workflow on the replacement first.
Cancel the old subscription so you are not billed again.
Revoke the old API keys and remove stored credentials.
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Where to go
Live alternatives only - each verified reachable as of Sep 8, 2026.
Arbitrum One
Live Ethereum L2 optimistic rollup with the largest L2 TVL and broad EVM tooling support.
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OP Mainnet (Optimism)
Live EVM-equivalent optimistic rollup; its OP Stack also powers many other production L2s.
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zkSync Era
Live EVM-compatible zk-rollup, the closest direct zero-knowledge alternative for teams that specifically want ZK validity proofs.
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Base
Live Coinbase-backed OP Stack L2 with strong liquidity and active developer adoption.
Export a recent backup before access ends, and cancel any active subscription to stop further charges. Then reconnect your workflow to one of the live alternatives above.
What is the best alternative to Polygon zkEVM?
Consider Arbitrum One, OP Mainnet (Optimism), zkSync Era - all live and verified Sep 8, 2026.
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