Polygon vs Cardano Scalability
Real-time TPS
Polygon TPS is 110X higher than Cardano TPS
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Polygon max TPS is 37X higher than Cardano max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Polygon max theoretical TPS is 40X higher than Cardano max theoretical TPS
Transaction Volume
Polygon transaction volume is 110X higher than Cardano transaction volume
Block Time
Polygon block time is 90.23% shorter than Cardano block time
Finality
Polygon finality is 95.83% shorter than Cardano finality
Type
Polygon is a sidechain, while Cardano is a layer 1 blockchain
Launch Date
Polygon was launched 3 years after Cardano
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Nakamoto Coefficient
Polygon Nakamoto Coefficient is 80% lower than Cardano Nakamoto Coefficient
Validators
Polygon has 95.27% fewer validators than Cardano
Stake
Polygon stake is 3.44B POL, while Cardano stake is 21.96B ADA
Consensus Mechanism
Polygon and Cardano are both PoS
Governance
Polygon off-chain governance is worse than Cardano on-chain governance
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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 Cardano
Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain platform: the first to be founded on peer-reviewed research and developed through evidence-based methods. It combines pioneering technologies to provide unparalleled security and sustainability to decentralized applications, systems, and societies.