What Is Polygon (MATIC)?
Polygon started as Matic Network, initially focused on providing scalability solutions for Ethereum through a proof-of-stake sidechain. As it evolved into Polygon, it expanded its scope to become a multi-chain system supporting various scaling solutions, interoperability features, and infrastructure development for Ethereum and other blockchains.
Essentially, Matic was the initial scaling solution within Polygon's broader ecosystem, which now encompasses a range of scaling technologies and tools.