Real-Time TPS
Aptos TPS is 79.9% less than Polygon TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Aptos max TPS is 17X more than Polygon max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Aptos max theoretical TPS is 246X more than Polygon max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Aptos block time is 89.34% less than Polygon block time
Finality
Aptos finality is 99.64% less than Polygon finality
Type
Aptos is a layer 1 blockchain, while Polygon is a layer 2 blockchain
Governance Model
Aptos on-chain governance is better than Polygon off-chain governance
Launch Date
Aptos was launched 2 years after Polygon
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About Blockchains
What is Aptos?
Aptos is a Layer 1 blockchain platform focused on safety and scalability, driving growth within a decentralized network and developer ecosystem with the Move programming language.
What is 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.