Rise in small transaction volume on Polygon and new role in daily payments

Polygon recorded a rise to the sky in small payment transactions in November 2025, according to a report by Leon Waidmann from Onchain. Transactions valued between 10 and 100 USD increased by 23%, exceeding 500,000 transactions in the month. This trend indicates the growing role of Polygon in daily spending, especially through cryptocurrency payment cards as many major providers begin to adopt the blockchain platform.

Waidmann stated that this growth reflects how Polygon is gradually aligning with the behavior of traditional credit card payments, making the network more practical for everyday financial activities. This also reinforces Polygon's position as a fast, low-cost payment network, helping to connect crypto with the traditional financial system.

He emphasized that token rewards can make global payments more accessible, efficient, and engaging. The development of Polygon also aligns with the historical trend as low-cost blockchains quickly attract global merchants.