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A 2025 technical report claims Polygon’s Avail copies Celestia’s modular data availability (DA) layer, igniting controversy. Celestia’s DA separates consensus, execution, and storage, enabling 1 GB/s throughput and $0.001 per transaction. Polygon’s Avail mirrors this, offering 800 MB/s and $0.002 fees, but integrates with Polygon’s ecosystem, attracting 2 million users versus Celestia’s 500,000. Celestia’s community accuses Polygon of lacking innovation, while Polygon argues Avail’s EVM compatibility adds value. Celestia’s TIA token rose 10% to $10 amid the debate, while Polygon’s MATIC dipped 5% to $0.50. The controversy highlights modular blockchain competition—Celestia leads in tech purity, but Polygon’s user base may dominate. By 2026, Polygon could capture 20% of Celestia’s DA market if integration improves, though Celestia’s first-mover edge persists.

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