Compare Polygon vs Hedera
Open in ChatGPTPolygon vs Hedera Scalability
Real-time TPS (1H)
Polygon TPS is 21X higher than Hedera TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Polygon max TPS is 83.72% lower than Hedera max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Polygon max theoretical TPS is 76.2% lower than Hedera max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
Polygon transaction volume is 21X higher than Hedera transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
Polygon block time is the same as Hedera block time
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Finality
Polygon finality is 100% longer than Hedera finality
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Type
Polygon is a sidechain, while Hedera is a layer 1 blockchain
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Total Transactions (All time)
Polygon has 90.28% fewer total transactions than Hedera
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Launch Date
Polygon was launched 9 months after Hedera
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Polygon vs Hedera Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Polygon Nakamoto Coefficient is 50% lower than Hedera Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators
Polygon has 3.28X more validators than Hedera
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Stake
Polygon stake is 76.76% lower than Hedera stake
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Consensus Mechanism
Polygon and Hedera are both PoS
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Governance
Polygon off-chain governance is better than Hedera council governance
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Polygon vs Hedera Developer Activity
Developers
Polygon has 1.45X more developers than Hedera
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Commits
Polygon has 15.47% fewer commits than Hedera
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Repos
Polygon has 1.32X more repos than Hedera
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Stars
Polygon has 2.14X more stars than Hedera
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Watchers
Polygon has 1.48X more watchers than Hedera
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Polygon vs Hedera Financials New
Chain Revenue
Polygon chain revenue is 144X higher than Hedera chain revenue
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Average Transaction Fee
Polygon average transaction fee is 5.41X higher than Hedera average transaction fee
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Market Cap
Polygon market cap is 74.11% lower than Hedera market cap
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FDV
Polygon FDV is 77.57% lower than Hedera FDV
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Market Cap / FDV
Polygon Market Cap to FDV ratio is 1.15X higher than Hedera Market Cap to FDV ratio
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Price
Polygon price is 1.06X higher than Hedera price
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Polygon vs Hedera Real-time TPS Chart
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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 Hedera
Hedera operates as a public network employing the hashgraph consensus algorithm for rapid and secure transaction validation. Governed by a council of esteemed organizations, Hedera ensures consistent progress and decentralization. Distinguished by its high throughput, security, and fair transaction ordering, Hedera strives to establish a trust layer for the internet.