Real-Time TPS
Polygon TPS is 34X more than Avalanche TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Polygon max TPS is 4.63X more than Avalanche max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Polygon max theoretical TPS is 1.82X more than Avalanche max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Polygon block time is 1.05X more than Avalanche block time
Finality
Polygon finality is 100% more than Avalanche finality
Type
Polygon is a layer 2 blockchain, while Avalanche is a layer 1 blockchain
Governance Model
Polygon off-chain governance is worse than Avalanche on-chain governance
Launch Date
Polygon was launched 4 months before Avalanche
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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 Avalanche?
Avalanche emerges as a rapid, scalable blockchain platform facilitating the seamless creation and deployment of dApps. Distinguished by its unique consensus mechanism, it's particularly good for DeFi applications, allowing high throughput and nearly instant finality. Its architecture allows for a network of interconnected blockchains, each safeguarded by dynamic subsets of validators, ensuring scalability while maintaining speed, reliability, and security.