Celestia Network to Integrate with Polygon's Chain Development Kit for Enhanced Data Availability

Reduced Transaction Fees and Simplified Choice

The Celestia network has announced that it will integrate with Polygon's chain development kit (CDK) in early 2024. This integration will offer an "easily-pluggable component" for Polygon-based networks to utilize Celestia for data availability. By storing compressed transaction data on Celestia instead of Ethereum, transaction fees could potentially be reduced by over 100 times. The integration will simplify this choice for developers, making it an option within the Polygon CDK software itself.

Polygon CDK Software Empowering Blockchain Developers

Polygon CDK software enables developers to create new blockchain networks within the broader Polygon ecosystem. Currently, this software is being used by various platforms including OKX, Astar, Canto, Gnosis Pay, Palm, and IDEX. The integration with Celestia will further enhance the capabilities of the Polygon CDK software, providing developers with more options for data storage and availability.

The Broadband Moment for Web3

According to Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder of Polygon, the integration with Celestia represents the "broadband moment for Web3." He compares the ease of launching a high-throughput ZK-powered Ethereum layer 2 network to deploying a smart contract, highlighting the potential impact on blockchain adoption. This advancement in data availability is expected to revolutionize the industry, much like high-speed fiber did for Web2 applications.

Other Networks Utilizing Celestia and Avail

Besides Celestia, Avail is another network that offers the capability to store transaction data for validiums. These networks provide alternative solutions for storing transaction data, allowing developers to choose the most suitable option for their specific needs.

Overall, the integration between Celestia and Polygon's CDK is set to unlock new possibilities for data availability and reduce transaction fees significantly. This development marks a significant step forward in the evolution of Web3 and is expected to drive further adoption of blockchain technology.