Real-Time TPS
Polkadot TPS is 99.85% less than Polygon TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Polkadot max TPS is 73.93% less than Polygon max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Polkadot max theoretical TPS is 2.31X more than Polygon max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Polkadot block time is 2.67X more than Polygon block time
Finality
Polkadot finality is 76.56% less than Polygon finality
Type
Polkadot is a layer 1 blockchain, while Polygon is a layer 2 blockchain
Governance Model
Polkadot on-chain governance is better than Polygon off-chain governance
Launch Date
Polkadot was launched 4 days before Polygon
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About Blockchains
What is Polkadot?
Polkadot stands out among other blockchain projects for its focus on enhancing the foundational infrastructure of dApps. It aims to enable interoperability between blockchain ecosystems, facilitating seamless communication without intermediaries. Functioning as a "network of networks," Polkadot utilizes parachains — specialized blockchains with unique functionalities and tokens — to enable interaction between diverse blockchain architectures. Powered by the nominated proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus algorithm and drawing inspiration from the Ouroboros protocol, Polkadot offers a robust framework for building interconnected and scalable decentralized systems.
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.