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Polygonscan’s blackout has sparked false fears about outages due to outdated RPC endpoint issues
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POL Price held firm despite confusion in the network, rebounding twice at $0.214 support
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Weak MACD near 46 and RSI near 46 indicate neutral to bearish sentiment towards POL token
On July 30, the Polygon (POL), network experienced a confusing period when users reported blank data in the Polygonscan Block Explorer, causing alarm throughout the community. Many people believed that the blockchain was down because there were no visible blocks.
Insiders and developers clarified, however, that the chain was still fully operational. The issue was caused by outdated RPC endpoints as well as Polygonscan’s own ongoing updates. The miscommunication caused market uncertainty and volatility for POL, formerly known by the name MATIC.
Polygon’s RPC disruptions caused user panic
Polygonscan was reported by several users as not producing any blocks. This caused widespread concern. In reality, it was due to RPC endpoints (Remote Procedure Calls) not being fully patched after recent updates.
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Some RPC providers like StakePool responded quickly by sharing alternate endpoints which remained active. Polygon Labs did not provide a centralized communication system, leaving users in the dark. Many users struggled to access their wallets or verify transactions, which increased the feeling of vulnerability.
The trust gap widened as a result. Some users speculated that malicious actors might exploit the confusion through fake RPC ends.
The situation, while no major scams have been reported, highlights the need for improved communication during network interruptions. Trust Wallet for example, restored functionality without requiring any user-side changes. This added to the inconsistent user experience.
POL Price Analysis and Market Sentiment
The POL token has held up well on the market despite the technical concerns. It was trading at $0.2187 as of the time this article was written, down 1.31% in the last 24 hours.
The range for the day fluctuated between a minimum of $0.213 to a maximum of $0.2237. The token displayed resilience by rebounding twice from the $0.214 level of support.
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Technical indicators showed cautious momentum. The MACD histogram showed a mildly negative trend, suggesting a slight bearish bias. The RSI was 46.40 which indicates a neutral or slightly oversold situation.
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