Compare Polygon vs Optimism
Polygon vs Optimism Scalability
Real-time TPS (1H)
Polygon TPS is 2.2X higher than Optimism TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Polygon max TPS is 2.14X higher than Optimism max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Polygon max theoretical TPS is 1X higher than Optimism max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
Polygon transaction volume is 2.2X higher than Optimism transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
Polygon block time is the same as Optimism block time
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Finality
Polygon finality is 99.5% shorter than Optimism finality
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Type
Polygon is a sidechain, while Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain
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Total Transactions
Polygon has 7.62X more total transactions than Optimism
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Launch Date
Polygon was launched 2 years before Optimism
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Polygon vs Optimism Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Polygon Nakamoto Coefficient is 4X higher than Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators
Polygon has 104X more validators than Optimism
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Stake
Polygon stake is $630.3M, while Optimism has no data
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Consensus Mechanism
Polygon is PoS, while Optimism is Rollup (Optimistic)
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Governance
Polygon off-chain governance is worse than Optimism on-chain governance
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Polygon vs Optimism Developer Activity New
Developers
Polygon has 44.82% fewer developers than Optimism
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Repos
Polygon has 1.59X more repos than Optimism
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Commits
Polygon has 63.65% fewer commits than Optimism
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Stars
Polygon has 27.82% fewer stars than Optimism
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Watchers
Polygon has 1.65X more watchers than Optimism
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Polygon vs Optimism 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 Optimism
Optimism provides a Layer 2 scaling fix for Ethereum, greatly boosting its scalability and cutting down on gas fees. It maintains robust security measures and guarantees a smooth development experience. Through Optimistic Rollups, it enables swift transaction processing, positioning Ethereum as a viable option for deploying intricate and interactive applications.