Real-Time TPS
Polygon TPS is 2.76X more than Ethereum TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Polygon max TPS is 6.88X more than Ethereum max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Polygon max theoretical TPS is 5.45X more than Ethereum max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Polygon block time is 81.37% less than Ethereum block time
Finality
Polygon finality is 73.33% less than Ethereum finality
Type
Polygon is a layer 2 blockchain, while Ethereum is a layer 1 blockchain
Governance Model
The governance types of Polygon and Ethereum are both off-chain
Launch Date
Polygon was launched 5 years after Ethereum
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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 Ethereum?
Ethereum emerges as a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform empowering developers to craft and deploy smart contracts alongside dApps. Pioneering the smart contract concept, Ethereum enables self-executing agreements with terms directly encoded into its blockchain, eliminating the need for intermediaries. Additionally, Ethereum serves as a hub for the creation and exchange of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) and various digital assets. Its intrinsic cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), facilitates network transactions and incentivizes miners to uphold network security. Ethereum's evolution to Ethereum 2.0 introduces a proof-of-stake (PoS) mechanism, aiming to enhance scalability and energy efficiency.