The Madhugiri Hardfork, scheduled for block number 80084800 around 10 a.m. UTC, introduces a 33% increase in network throughput and simplifies future speed improvements.
This update reflects Polygon’s continued focus on improving performance while maintaining strong network security, a critical factor as adoption of decentralized applications continues to grow.
Faster, smarter and more secure
The Madhugiri Hardfork includes several key improvements that benefit both developers and users. With the implementation of PIP-75, the network consensus time is now adjustable to one second, allowing for faster block production without the need for a hardfork for future adjustments. PIP-74 ensures the canonical inclusion of StateSync transactions, improving synchronization between nodes and network stability. Meanwhile, Ethereum Fusaka EIPs such as EIP-7883 and EIP-7825 increase the cost of ModExp gas and set transaction gas limits, thereby strengthening the basic security of the EVM. EIP-7823 adds upper bounds for ModExp, further securing compute-intensive operations.
Tomorrow, Polygon will be upgraded to facilitate the delivery of future speed increases and increase network throughput by 33%.
The Madhugiri Hardfork makes some flow increases as simple as flipping a few switches. It also continues to improve network stability and adds support for… pic.twitter.com/vNoT65BKGV
— Polygon | POL (@0xPolygon) December 8, 2025
Together, these upgrades not only increase throughput, but also allow Polygon to support faster node sync and proactive security measures. Users and applications do not need to take any action, as the upgrade is handled automatically on the PoS mainnet. This hands-on approach ensures continuity for developers and businesses that rely on Polygon, from decentralized finance platforms to NFT marketplaces.
Madhugiri fork
The Madhugiri hardfork will be released on the Polygon PoS mainnet for block number 80084800, around 10 a.m. UTC on December 9.
This update allows: Increased network throughput by 33%. Future adjustments to block time without hardfork. Increased stability thanks to…
– Polygon Foundation (@0xPolygonFdn) December 8, 2025
Polygon’s Madhugiri Hardfork is a timely response to the growing demands of Ethereum Layer 2 networks. Recent data from Dune Analytics shows that Polygon supports tens of millions of daily transactions and throughput constraints can impact user experience and transaction fees. By increasing throughput by a third and enabling block time adjustments without hardforks, Polygon is positioning itself to more effectively handle future growth.
The next step towards an institutional-grade global monetary network is here.
Meet the Madhugiri Hardfork, now live on Polygon:
• adjustable blocking times
• increased stability through faster consensus
• 33% higher throughput
• Enhanced Ethereum-level security via Fusaka support pic.twitter.com/ozWEw2ASQ— Polygon | POL (@0xPolygon) December 9, 2025
Learn more about the polygon
Stripe is expanding its payments infrastructure by deploying stablecoin USD payments on Ethereum, Base and Polygon. This update allows businesses to accept and settle payments using stablecoins, combining the speed and efficiency of blockchain with the stability of the US dollar.
Stablecoin subscriptions are coming @Bandpowered by Polygon.
Just the beginning.
— Polygon | POL (@0xPolygon) December 8, 2025
By integrating these networks, Stripe enables faster cross-border transactions, reduces reliance on traditional banking channels, and gives merchants a modern blockchain-based option for managing digital payments.
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