Compare Polygon vs BNB Chain
Polygon vs BNB Chain Scalability
Real-time TPS (1H)
Polygon TPS is 76.13% lower than BNB Chain TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Polygon max TPS is 83.13% lower than BNB Chain max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Polygon max theoretical TPS is 67.85% lower than BNB Chain max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
Polygon transaction volume is 76.13% lower than BNB Chain transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
Polygon block time is 2.67X longer than BNB Chain block time
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Finality
Polygon finality is 2.5X longer than BNB Chain finality
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Type
Polygon is a sidechain, while BNB Chain is a layer 1 blockchain
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Total Transactions
Polygon has 40.31% fewer total transactions than BNB Chain
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Launch Date
Polygon was launched 3 months before BNB Chain
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Polygon vs BNB Chain Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Polygon Nakamoto Coefficient is 42.85% lower than BNB Chain Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators
Polygon has 2.31X more validators than BNB Chain
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Stake
Polygon stake is 97.67% lower than BNB Chain stake
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Consensus Mechanism
Polygon is PoS, while BNB Chain is Proof of Staked Authority
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Governance
Polygon off-chain governance is worse than BNB Chain on-chain governance
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Polygon vs BNB Chain Developer Activity New
Developers
Polygon has 56.22% fewer developers than BNB Chain
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Repos
Polygon has 1.04X more repos than BNB Chain
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Commits
Polygon has 62.47% fewer commits than BNB Chain
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Stars
Polygon has 32.38% fewer stars than BNB Chain
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Watchers
Polygon has 1.03X more watchers than BNB Chain
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Polygon vs BNB Chain 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 BNB Chain
The BNB Chain, formerly known as Binance Smart Chain (BSC), is a blockchain platform introduced by the cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Its native token, BNB, serves various roles within the ecosystem. BNB acts as the network's transaction fuel, similar to gas on Ethereum, and grants users governance rights to participate in on-chain decision-making. In September 2020, Binance introduced the BNB Smart Chain alongside the BNB Beacon Chain, extending BNB's functionality. The BNB Smart Chain supports smart contracts and staking, offering an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible infrastructure. This dual-chain design aims to provide a high-performance, cost-effective environment for the blockchain community, ensuring compatibility with existing Ethereum tools and dApps while improving scalability and user experience.