Polygon vs Flow Scalability
Real-time TPS
Polygon TPS is 4.69X higher than Flow TPS
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Polygon max TPS is 3.18X higher than Flow max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Polygon max theoretical TPS is 81.68% lower than Flow max theoretical TPS
Transaction Volume
Polygon transaction volume is 4.69X higher than Flow transaction volume
Block Time
Polygon block time is 2.61X longer than Flow block time
Finality
Polygon finality is 50% shorter than Flow finality
Type
Polygon is a sidechain, while Flow is a layer 1 blockchain
Launch Date
Polygon was launched 2 months before Flow
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Nakamoto Coefficient
Polygon Nakamoto Coefficient is 69.23% lower than Flow Nakamoto Coefficient
Validators
Polygon has 61.25% fewer validators than Flow
Stake
Polygon stake is 3.22X higher than Flow stake
Consensus Mechanism
Polygon and Flow are both PoS
Governance
Polygon and Flow governance are both off-chain
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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 Flow
Flow is a layer one blockchain designed from the ground up for consumer apps and the digital assets that power them. The network runs on a Proof of Stake consensus mechanism with a unique "multi-role" architecture that solves the blockchain trilemma, balancing scalability, efficiency, and cost.
FLOW ($FLOW) is the native utility token that is used for:
- Fees for processing transactions and storing data.
- Buying, selling, and trading assets on Flow
- Staking and delegating to secure the network
Flow tools include:
- Cadence, a purpose-built smart contract programming language designed for consumer-grade applications
- Full EVM equivalence, allowing anything from Ethereum to work on Flow
- Protocol-level account abstraction and mobile support for onboarding new users
- Cross-chain interoperability with the wider web3 ecosystem
- Developer hub with comprehensive documentation and tools