Polygon vs Bitcoin

Real-time TPS

Polygon TPS is 6.22X more than Bitcoin TPS

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39.58 tx/s
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6.37 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

Polygon max TPS is 33X more than Bitcoin max TPS

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429 tx/s
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13.2 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

Polygon max theoretical TPS is 93X more than Bitcoin max theoretical TPS

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649 tx/s
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7 tx/s

Block Time

Polygon block time is 99.43% less than Bitcoin block time

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2.2s
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6m 27s

Finality

Polygon finality is 92.88% less than Bitcoin finality

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4m 16s
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1h

Type

Polygon is a layer 2 blockchain, while Bitcoin is a layer 1 blockchain

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Layer 2 blockchain
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Layer 1 blockchain

Governance

Polygon and Bitcoin governance are both coming soon

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Off-chain
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Off-chain

Launch Date

Polygon was launched 11 years after Bitcoin

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May 30, 2020
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Jan 3, 2009

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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 Bitcoin

Bitcoin stands as a leading cryptocurrency and payment network, utilizing peer-to-peer technology to operate without central authorities. It embraces global participation as an open-source platform. A notable advancement in Bitcoin is the introduction of ordinals and inscriptions. Launched in January 2023, the Bitcoin ordinals protocol enables the embedding of digital content like art, text, or video directly onto the Bitcoin blockchain. This innovation allows for the creation of exclusive digital collectibles, giving each satoshi a unique identity and purpose, broadening Bitcoin's utility beyond its role as a store of value.

Blockchains Socials

Polygon Socials

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