Real-Time TPS
Polygon TPS is 100X more than Cronos TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Polygon max TPS is 3.03X more than Cronos max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Polygon max theoretical TPS is 1.27X more than Cronos max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Polygon block time is 62.16% less than Cronos block time
Finality
Polygon finality is 100% more than Cronos finality
Type
Polygon is a layer 2 blockchain, while Cronos is a layer 1 blockchain
Governance Model
Polygon off-chain governance is worse than Cronos on-chain governance
Launch Date
Polygon was launched 1 year before Cronos
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 Cronos?
Cronos emerges as an interoperable blockchain, streamlining the migration of applications and crypto assets from various chains while prioritizing low transaction costs, rapid throughput, and fast finalization times. It operates as an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible chain, augmented with support for Inter-Blockchain Communications (IBC) networks based on the Cosmos SDK. This integration empowers developers to create and launch dApps atop the EVM infrastructure.