Polygon vs Base Scalability
Real-time TPS
Polygon TPS is 66.32% lower than Base TPS
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Polygon max TPS is 66.13% lower than Base max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Polygon max theoretical TPS is 79.99% lower than Base max theoretical TPS
Transaction Volume
Polygon transaction volume is 66.32% lower than Base transaction volume
Block Time
Polygon block time is 1.06X longer than Base block time
Finality
Polygon finality is 99.36% shorter than Base finality
Type
Polygon is a sidechain, while Base is a layer 2 blockchain
Launch Date
Polygon was launched 3 years before Base
Polygon vs Base Decentralization New
Nakamoto Coefficient
Polygon Nakamoto Coefficient is 4X higher than Base Nakamoto Coefficient
Validators
Polygon has 105X more validators than Base
Stake
Polygon stake is $809.8M, while Base has no data
Consensus Mechanism
Polygon is PoS, while Base is Rollup (Optimistic)
Governance
Polygon and Base governance are both off-chain
Polygon vs Base 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 Base
Base, an Ethereum-based blockchain developed by Coinbase, operates as a Layer 2 (L2) network, leveraging Optimism to provide a secure, cost-effective, and user-friendly environment for decentralized application (dApp) development. With a mission to onboard the next billion users to web3, Base ensures near-zero fees, quick transactions, and robust security supported by Ethereum's infrastructure. At its launch, Base had over 100 dApps and service providers, aiming to solve the blockchain trilemma by prioritizing interoperability and composability among participating rollups. This approach enhances scalability while preserving security and decentralization.