Real-time TPS
Polygon TPS is 36X more than Gnosis Chain TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Polygon max TPS is 5.3X more than Gnosis Chain max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Polygon max theoretical TPS is 4.17X more than Gnosis Chain max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Polygon block time is 59.1% less than Gnosis Chain block time
Finality
Polygon finality is 1.07X more than Gnosis Chain finality
Type
Polygon and Gnosis Chain are both layer 2 blockchains
Governance
Polygon off-chain governance is better than Gnosis Chain multisig governance
Launch Date
Polygon was launched 2 years after Gnosis Chain
Other Comparisons
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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
Gnosis Chain operates as an execution-layer Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chain, utilizing the xDAI stablecoin for transactions and fee payments. Its security is ensured by the Gnosis Beacon Chain (GBC), which employs a Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism akin to Cardano and Solana. Users stake GNO tokens to participate in transaction validation, earning additional GNO rewards for contributing to network security.