Algorand vs Polygon

Algorand vs Polygon Scalability

Real-time TPS

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Algorand TPS is 78.15% lower than Polygon TPS

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8.63 tx/s
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39.52 tx/s

Max TPS (100 blocks)

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Algorand max TPS is 13X higher than Polygon max TPS

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5,716 tx/s
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429.1 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

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Algorand max theoretical TPS is 13X higher than Polygon max theoretical TPS

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9,384 tx/s
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714.3 tx/s

Transaction Volume

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Algorand transaction volume is 78.15% lower than Polygon transaction volume

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31,077 txns
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142,255 txns

Block Time

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Algorand block time is 1.33X longer than Polygon block time

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2.82s
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2.13s

Finality

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Algorand finality is 100% shorter than Polygon finality

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0s
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5s

Type

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Algorand is a layer 1 blockchain, while Polygon is a sidechain

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Layer 1 blockchain
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Sidechain

Launch Date

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Algorand was launched 1 year before Polygon

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Jun 12, 2019
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May 30, 2020

Algorand vs Polygon Decentralization New

Nakamoto Coefficient

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Algorand Nakamoto Coefficient is 3X higher than Polygon Nakamoto Coefficient

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12
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4

Validators

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Algorand has 19X more validators than Polygon

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1,932
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103

Stake

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Algorand stake is 1.954B ALGO, while Polygon stake is 3.505B MATIC

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1.954B ALGO
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3.505B MATIC

Consensus Mechanism

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Algorand is Pure Proof of Stake, while Polygon is PoS

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Pure Proof of Stake
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Proof of Stake (PoS)

Governance

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Algorand on-chain governance is better than Polygon off-chain governance

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On-chain
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Off-chain

Algorand vs Polygon Real-Time TPS Chart

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About Blockchains

About Algorand

Algorand emerges as a blockchain platform committed to fostering transparency and enabling the growth of decentralized projects and applications. Operating as a public, decentralized blockchain, it leverages a Pure Proof-of-Stake (PPoS) consensus mechanism to uphold network security, efficiency, and decentralization. Powered by the Algorand Consensus Algorithm, the network employs a combination of cryptographic techniques and random selection to attain consensus, effectively addressing the constraints of traditional consensus mechanisms.

About Polygon

Polygon, formerly Matic Network, is a blockchain platform designed to establish a multi-chain system compatible with Ethereum. It employs a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism similar to Ethereum for on-chain transactions, with its native token being MATIC. Functioning as a "layer two" or "sidechain" scaling solution alongside Ethereum, Polygon facilitates quicker transactions and lower fees. Its inception aimed to tackle Ethereum's major challenges, including high fees, subpar user experience, and limited transaction throughput, aspiring to create an "Ethereum's internet of blockchains" or a multi-chain ecosystem of Ethereum-compatible blockchains.

Blockchains Socials

Algorand Socials

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