Compare Polygon vs Algorand
Polygon vs Algorand Scalability
Real-time TPS (1H)
Polygon TPS is 4.55X higher than Algorand TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Polygon max TPS is 92.49% lower than Algorand max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Polygon max theoretical TPS is 92.38% lower than Algorand max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
Polygon transaction volume is 4.55X higher than Algorand transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
Polygon block time is 28.34% shorter than Algorand block time
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Finality
Polygon finality is 100% longer than Algorand finality
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Type
Polygon is a sidechain, while Algorand is a layer 1 blockchain
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Total Transactions
Polygon has 1.77X more total transactions than Algorand
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Launch Date
Polygon was launched 1 year after Algorand
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Polygon vs Algorand Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Polygon Nakamoto Coefficient is 66.66% lower than Algorand Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators
Polygon has 94.28% fewer validators than Algorand
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Stake
Polygon stake is 1.91X higher than Algorand stake
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Consensus Mechanism
Polygon is PoS, while Algorand is Pure Proof of Stake
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Governance
Polygon off-chain governance is worse than Algorand on-chain governance
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Polygon vs Algorand Developer Activity New
Developers
Polygon has 3.09X more developers than Algorand
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Repos
Polygon has 7.45% fewer repos than Algorand
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Commits
Polygon has 1.69X more commits than Algorand
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Stars
Polygon has 1.81X more stars than Algorand
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Watchers
Polygon has 1.89X more watchers than Algorand
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Polygon vs Algorand Real-Time TPS Chart
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About Blockchains
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 POL. 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.
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.