- Polygon has partnered with Jio to integrate blockchain technology into everyday services for over 450 million users in India.
- This collaboration focuses on scalability, decentralization, and real-world problem-solving to drive Web3 adoption.
In a bold move to bridge the gap between traditional internet services and decentralized technologies, Polygon has partnered with India’s telecom behemoth, Reliance Jio, to drive real-world blockchain adoption for over 450 million users. At the heart of this collaboration is a shared vision: to make Web3 not just a buzzword, but a seamless part of everyday life for millions across India.
Polygon’s co-founder, Sandeep Nailwal, describes the partnership as a massive step toward “solving real problems for real people.” Through this alliance, the two companies are working to embed blockchain capabilities into platforms like the JioSphere web browser—tasks that would otherwise be slow, costly, and complex using traditional infrastructure.
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“We’re building at an insane pace,” Nailwal said in a recent conversation with Cointelegraph. “But with that growth comes the responsibility to do it right—scalability without sacrificing decentralization.”
To achieve this delicate balance, Polygon is doubling down on zero-knowledge (ZK) technology, enabling faster, cheaper transactions while preserving blockchain’s core principles: transparency, trust, and decentralization. These tools, such as Polygon’s ZK rollups and Agglayer, aim to make blockchain as intuitive and efficient as Web2 technologies—without compromising its core values.
But Nailwal emphasizes that onboarding half a billion users is not a one-size-fits-all challenge. Polygon and Jio plan to develop tailored Web3 use cases that resonate with India’s diverse user base, gradually introducing blockchain in ways that feel natural and useful.
“The next wave of adoption won’t come from hype—it’ll come from solving problems,” Nailwal stressed. From combatting AI-driven misinformation to transforming financial tools like prediction markets, Polygon’s vision is rooted in practical, scalable innovation.
With India at the epicenter of the world’s digital transformation, this partnership could mark a turning point—not just for Web3 in India, but for the global blockchain ecosystem.
