Polygon launches incubator program with airdrops from graduated projects for POL stakers

Polygon has launched a new incubation/launchpad program to help new projects get off the ground, while rewarding POL stakers with airdrops of those projects’ native tokens.

In a press release shared with crypto.news, Polygon ( MATIC ) has announced the Agglayer Breakout Program, a launchpad initiative designed to incubate and launch high-impact blockchain projects that build on Agglayer and Polygon PoS.

The Program follows a four-step process that guides projects from incubation to full independence. First, Polygon Foundation identifies high-potential projects that align with the Agglayer vision. These projects receive strategic support in the form of funding and access to Polygon Foundation’s development resources.

As projects grow, they reach the independence and growth stage, where they operate autonomously while still benefiting from foundational support.

Once a project graduates, value begins to flow back to POL holders through token airdrops , with 5-15% of the project’s token supply allocated to POL stakers. The Polygon Foundation may also receive token allocations, which can be used for community initiatives and broader ecosystem incentives.

Lastly, the graduated projects connect to Agglayer when they launch, strengthening the network through increased activity, new assets, and shared liquidity. Each connection amplifies Agglayer’s network effects—leading to more users, more revenue, and ultimately, greater value for the POL token.

The Agglayer Breakout Program directly benefits POL stakers—who will receive token airdrops from successful projects that graduate from the launchpad. Several high-profile projects, including Privado ID ( formerly Polygon ID ) and ZK-STARK-based layer 2 solution Miden, have already participated in the program and are currently planning airdrops.

Privado ID is planning an airdrop of approximately 5% of its token supply to POL stakers. The project has been tested by HSBC and Deutsche Bank and was recently accepted into the EU Blockchain Sandbox. Miden is preparing for its graduation and planning to airdrop 10% of its native tokens to POL stakers.

A stealth-mode DeFi chain is also expected to launch soon, with plans to allocate 15% of its token supply to POL stakers.