Polygon vs Arbitrum

Real-time TPS

Polygon TPS is 15.64% less than Arbitrum TPS

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38.67 tx/s
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45.84 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

Polygon max TPS is 56.68% less than Arbitrum max TPS

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429 tx/s
Arbitrum logo
991 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

Polygon max theoretical TPS is 98.37% less than Arbitrum max theoretical TPS

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649 tx/s
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40,000 tx/s

Block Time

Polygon block time is 8.52X more than Arbitrum block time

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2.15s
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0.25s

Finality

Polygon finality is 73.33% less than Arbitrum finality

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4m 16s
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16m

Type

Polygon and Arbitrum are both layer 2 blockchains

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Layer 2 blockchain
Arbitrum logo
Layer 2 blockchain

Governance

Polygon off-chain governance is worse than Arbitrum on-chain governance

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Off-chain
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On-chain

Launch Date

Polygon was launched 1 year before Arbitrum

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May 30, 2020
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Aug 31, 2021

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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 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.

About 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.

Blockchains Socials

Polygon Socials

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