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Recently, there has been a public discussion in the blockchain industry about "loyalty." Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder of Polygon and CEO of the foundation, made remarks on the X platform, directly pointing out that the Ethereum Foundation (EF) and the community have long underestimated Polygon's significant contributions to the ecosystem, and expressed doubts about Ethereum's "loyalty." This incident quickly escalated, not only prompting a response from Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin but also attracting the "recruitment" efforts from the rival camp of Solana.

Polygon's complaints are not just about dissatisfaction with a project, but a profound test of the future direction of the entire "decentralized alliance": should we remain loyal to the old order, or should we embark on a new chapter of multi-chain?

Nailwal's core dissatisfaction lies in the fact that Polygon has long considered itself an Ethereum L2, contributing significantly to its ecosystem, yet has not received any official support, instead sacrificing tens of billions in valuation while remaining tied to Ethereum. Is Polygon being underestimated?

From the perspective of the actual value of the Ethereum ecosystem, Polygon indeed has reason to feel underestimated. It is one of the first Ethereum scaling solutions to achieve widespread adoption, attracting millions of users and significantly alleviating the congestion and high gas fee issues of the Ethereum mainnet. At the same time, Polygon has invested heavily in ZK technology and launched the advanced zkEVM solution, which is the future direction of Ethereum scaling. The community's lingering doubts about the identity of the Polygon PoS Chain place it at a disadvantage in the narrative of orthodox L2 solutions. Nailwal's complaints reflect the huge gap between its substantial actual contributions and the narrative status and official recognition it has received in the Ethereum community.

In response to the doubts, Vitalik Buterin rarely responded, employing a clever strategy to appease. He publicly praised Polygon's zkEVM technology and charitable contributions, successfully calming Nailwal's personal feelings and affirming Polygon's technological direction. However, Vitalik also clearly pointed out that the Polygon PoS sidechain still lacks a ZK proof system, making it difficult to be fully regarded as a true Layer 2 for Ethereum.

Will Polygon detach from Ethereum? Nailwal's remarks are not a direct declaration of separation, but they strongly suggest that Polygon is seeking greater independence and options. Publicly questioning loyalty is aimed at forcing the Ethereum Foundation and community to formally acknowledge its contributions and strive for a more equitable allocation of resources. Complaints about the rapid escalation of events and the Solana camp's recruitment provide Polygon with strong external leverage. If Ethereum's support continues to be insufficient, Polygon will have reason to accelerate its multi-chain strategy and reduce its reliance on Ethereum.

Vitalik's polite diplomacy has only paused the conflicts; the future of Polygon will depend on whether the Ethereum community can view Polygon as a conditional, equal partner in terms of narrative and resources, rather than just a tool that provides technical support.