Real-Time TPS
Polygon TPS is 51X more than Cardano TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Polygon max TPS is 37X more than Cardano max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Polygon max theoretical TPS is 36X more than Cardano max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Polygon block time is 89.62% less than Cardano block time
Finality
Polygon finality is 2.13X more than Cardano finality
Type
Polygon is a layer 2 blockchain, while Cardano is a layer 1 blockchain
Governance Model
Polygon off-chain governance is worse than Cardano on-chain governance
Launch Date
Polygon was launched 3 years after Cardano
Other Comparisons
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About Blockchains
What is 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.
What is 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.