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Polygon Partners With Manifold to Add Institutional-Grade Liquidity to DeFi

The move targets tighter spreads with more predictable execution for institutional users.

Overview

  • Polygon Labs announced a partnership with quant firm Manifold Trading on October 28 to embed Manifold’s execution engine into AggLayer.
  • Manifold will deploy market-making and on-chain arbitrage across leading Polygon decentralized exchanges to improve routing and align prices across venues.
  • The companies describe a progressive rollout, with operational timing and measurable effects on liquidity and spreads still to be disclosed.
  • Polygon executives say the initiative tackles liquidity fragmentation and seeks depth, fair fills, and consistent pricing suited to fintechs and neobanks.
  • POL traded near $0.20 after the news, signaling a modest positive market response without confirming outcomes.