Compare Polygon vs Base
Open in ChatGPTPolygon vs Base Scalability
Real-time TPS (1H)
Polygon TPS is 1.39X higher than Base TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Polygon max TPS is 72.96% lower than Base max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Polygon max theoretical TPS is 33.35% lower than Base max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
Polygon transaction volume is 1.39X higher than Base transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
Polygon block time is the same as Base block time
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Finality
Polygon finality is 99.36% shorter than Base finality
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Type
Polygon is a sidechain, while Base is a layer 2 blockchain
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Total Transactions (All time)
Polygon has 1.15X more total transactions than Base
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Launch Date
Polygon was launched 3 years before Base
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Polygon vs Base Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Polygon Nakamoto Coefficient is 4X higher than Base Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators
Polygon has 102X more validators than Base
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Stake
Polygon stake is $340.4M, while Base has no data
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Consensus Mechanism
Polygon is PoS, while Base is Rollup (Optimistic)
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Governance
Polygon and Base governance are both off-chain
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Polygon vs Base Developer Activity
Developers
Polygon has 1.97X more developers than Base
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Commits
Polygon has 4.42X more commits than Base
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Repos
Polygon has 2.36X more repos than Base
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Stars
Polygon has 87.86% fewer stars than Base
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Watchers
Polygon has 2.03X more watchers than Base
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Polygon vs Base Financials New
Chain Revenue
Polygon chain revenue is 1.17X higher than Base chain revenue
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Average Transaction Fee
Polygon average transaction fee is 14.35% lower than Base average transaction fee
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Market Cap
Polygon market cap is $981.5M, while Base has no data
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FDV
Polygon FDV is $981.5M, while Base has no data
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Market Cap / FDV
Polygon Market Cap to FDV ratio is 100.00%, while Base has no data
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Price
Polygon price is $0.0923, while Base has no data
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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.