Polygon’s Sandeep Nailwal: Jio Partnership Will Drive Web3 Adoption for 450M Users in India

vPolygon and Jio Join Forces to Bring Blockchain to 450 Million Users

In a groundbreaking move aimed at mainstreaming Web3 across India, Polygon has partnered with telecom giant Reliance Jio to integrate blockchain into web services, including the newly launched JioSphere web browser. With over 450 million users, Jio’s massive reach offers Polygon the perfect launchpad to bring real-world blockchain adoption to one of the world’s largest and most digitally active populations.

Polygon’s co-founder, Sandeep Nailwal, confirmed the partnership and emphasized the project's goal of solving real-world problems while staying true to the decentralized ethos of blockchain.

“We’re building at an insane pace, onboarding massive partners, and pushing blockchain into the mainstream—but with that growth comes responsibility,” said Nailwal.

Balancing Speed, Scalability, and Decentralization

Polygon’s mission has always centered on delivering a scalable, fast, and low-cost blockchain infrastructure without compromising on core values like security, decentralization, and transparency.

Nailwal noted that the team is doubling down on zero-knowledge (ZK) technology and tools like AggLayer to make blockchain more seamless and scalable for developers and users alike.

“The key challenge is making blockchain as seamless and accessible as Web2 without compromising what makes it special.”

Polygon’s infrastructure is already powering a broad range of high-impact Web3 use cases—from stablecoin payments on Polygon PoS to real-world tokenization with leading institutions.

Real-World Solutions for Diverse Indian Users

Onboarding 450 million users from India’s culturally and economically diverse population isn’t a one-size-fits-all task. According to Nailwal, the partnership with Jio is focused on tailoring blockchain applications to resonate with users at various levels of digital maturity.

“We’ll work closely with Jio to develop use cases that truly resonate with their users and gradually onboard them onto the chain.”

From financial inclusion to decentralized identity and supply chain transparency, Polygon’s modular and developer-friendly ecosystem is designed to scale without sacrificing decentralization—a crucial factor for long-term adoption.

Tackling Modern Challenges with Blockchain

Nailwal also believes blockchain can address emerging societal threats, such as AI-driven misinformation, deepfakes, and trust erosion in media.

“The escalating threat of misinformation will lead to wider adoption of blockchain-based verification tools,” he said.

He cited platforms like Polymarket—a blockchain-based prediction market—as strong indicators of blockchain’s rising utility in areas like finance, journalism, governance, and economic forecasting.

“Prediction markets are proving to be incredibly valuable tools. They often provide more accurate insights than traditional polling,” Nailwal said.

Web3 for the Billions

As India becomes a key battleground for digital innovation, the Polygon–Jio alliance is a strategic step toward making decentralized technologies accessible to the masses. For Nailwal, this isn’t just a technical challenge—it’s a social mission.

“What excites me most is that we're moving beyond technical discussions about blockchain to solving real problems for real people.”

With the Polygon ecosystem rapidly expanding and tools like ZK technology maturing, Nailwal believes the next wave of adoption won’t be driven by hype, but by practical solutions that solve everyday challenges for billions of people.

“At the end of the day, it’s about more than just technology. We’re here to create a decentralized future that billions of people can actually use.”

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