Real-Time TPS
Arbitrum TPS is 58.95% less than Polygon TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Arbitrum max TPS is 1.51X more than Polygon max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Arbitrum max theoretical TPS is 62X more than Polygon max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Arbitrum block time is 88.83% less than Polygon block time
Finality
Arbitrum finality is 3.75X more than Polygon finality
Type
Arbitrum and Polygon are both layer 2 blockchains
Governance Model
Arbitrum on-chain governance is better than Polygon off-chain governance
Launch Date
Arbitrum was launched 1 year after Polygon
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About Blockchains
What is Arbitrum?
Arbitrum serves as a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, leveraging rollups to significantly boost scalability and reduce transaction costs while maintaining robust security. It enables developers to execute EVM-compatible smart contracts with a substantially higher transaction throughput and lower fees compared to Ethereum's main chain, making it a compelling platform for decentralized application development.
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.