Polygon's Low-Fee Model Generates $1.3M in Revenue Over 30 Days

Polygon's proof-of-stake chain has been generating significant revenue through network usage. According to data, the chain pulled in over $1.3 million in network revenue over the past 30 days. This figure is modest compared to Ethereum's fee haul but tells a more interesting story when considering Polygon's business model.

The chain processes approximately 5-6 million transactions daily and has handled over 1.83 billion transactions year-to-date through early September 2026, generating around $24.7 million in fees. Daily chain revenue peaked at near $98,000 in August 2026.

Polygon's fee model is unique in that 100% of base transaction fees are burned, permanently removing a portion of the POL supply from circulation with each use. This has led to significant cumulative burning, benefiting long-term POL holders and validators alike.