The news of Miden operating independently from the Polygon ecosystem has sparked considerable discussion within the ZK community, with many beginning to reassess the project's development direction and market positioning. Previously, the industry typically categorized Miden as a ZK solution under Polygon, but as it takes steps toward independence, its unique role and potential in the zero-knowledge proof space are being reevaluated. This separation also reflects the industry trend of ZK projects gradually maturing and diversifying.