Flow vs Polygon

Real-time TPS

Flow TPS is 94.9% less than Polygon TPS

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2.01 tx/s
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39.45 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

Flow max TPS is 76.1% less than Polygon max TPS

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103 tx/s
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429 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

Flow max theoretical TPS is 6.01X more than Polygon max theoretical TPS

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3,900 tx/s
Polygon logo
649 tx/s

Block Time

Flow block time is 63.29% less than Polygon block time

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0.8s
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2.18s

Finality

Flow finality is 94.53% less than Polygon finality

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14s
Polygon logo
4m 16s

Type

Flow is a layer 1 blockchain, while Polygon is a layer 2 blockchain

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Layer 1 blockchain
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Layer 2 blockchain

Governance

Flow and Polygon governance are both coming soon

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Off-chain
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Off-chain

Launch Date

Flow was launched 2 months after Polygon

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Jul 15, 2020
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May 30, 2020

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About Blockchains

About Flow

Flow is a layer one blockchain designed from the ground up for consumer apps and the digital assets that power them. The network runs on a Proof of Stake consensus mechanism with a unique "multi-role" architecture that solves the blockchain trilemma, balancing scalability, efficiency, and cost.

FLOW ($FLOW) is the native utility token that is used for:

  • Fees for processing transactions and storing data.
  • Buying, selling, and trading assets on Flow
  • Staking and delegating to secure the network

Flow tools include:

  • Cadence, a purpose-built smart contract programming language designed for consumer-grade applications
  • Full EVM equivalence, allowing anything from Ethereum to work on Flow
  • Protocol-level account abstraction and mobile support for onboarding new users
  • Cross-chain interoperability with the wider web3 ecosystem
  • Developer hub with comprehensive documentation and tools

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

Flow Socials

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