Real-Time TPS
Polygon TPS is 3.09X more than Arbitrum TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Polygon max TPS is 33.79% less than Arbitrum max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Polygon max theoretical TPS is 98.37% less than Arbitrum max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Polygon block time is 8.76X more than Arbitrum block time
Finality
Polygon finality is 73.33% less than Arbitrum finality
Type
Polygon and Arbitrum are both layer 2 blockchains
Governance Model
Polygon off-chain governance is worse than Arbitrum on-chain governance
Launch Date
Polygon was launched 1 year before Arbitrum
Other Comparisons
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About Blockchains
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.
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.