Real-time TPS

Polygon TPS is 2.29X more than Ethereum TPS

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27.18 tx/s
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11.85 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

Polygon max TPS is 6.88X more than Ethereum max TPS

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429 tx/s
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62.34 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

Polygon max theoretical TPS is 5.45X more than Ethereum max theoretical TPS

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649 tx/s
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119 tx/s

Block Time

Polygon block time is 82.3% less than Ethereum block time

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2.12s
Ethereum logo
12s

Finality

Polygon finality is 73.33% less than Ethereum finality

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4m 16s
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16m

Type

Polygon is a layer 2 blockchain, while Ethereum is a layer 1 blockchain

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Layer 2 blockchain
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Layer 1 blockchain

Governance

The governance types of Polygon and Ethereum are both off-chain

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Off-chain
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Off-chain

Launch Date

Polygon was launched 5 years after Ethereum

Polygon
May 30, 2020
Ethereum
Jul 30, 2015

Other Comparisons

About Blockchains

About Blockchains

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.

About Blockchains

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.

Blockchains Socials

Polygon Socials

Ethereum Socials