Real-time TPS

Polygon TPS is 273X more than Polkadot TPS

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37.35 tx/s
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0.14 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

Polygon max TPS is 5.52% less than Polkadot max TPS

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429 tx/s
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454 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

Polygon max theoretical TPS is 56.7% less than Polkadot max theoretical TPS

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649 tx/s
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1,500 tx/s

Block Time

Polygon block time is 64.42% less than Polkadot block time

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2.14s
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6.02s

Finality

Polygon finality is 4.27X more than Polkadot finality

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4m 16s
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1m

Type

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

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Layer 2 blockchain
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Layer 1 blockchain

Governance

Polygon off-chain governance is worse than Polkadot on-chain governance

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Off-chain
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On-chain

Launch Date

Polygon was launched 4 days after Polkadot

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May 30, 2020
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May 26, 2020

Other Comparisons

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 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 Polkadot

Polkadot stands out among other blockchain projects for its focus on enhancing the foundational infrastructure of dApps. It aims to enable interoperability between blockchain ecosystems, facilitating seamless communication without intermediaries. Functioning as a "network of networks," Polkadot utilizes parachains — specialized blockchains with unique functionalities and tokens — to enable interaction between diverse blockchain architectures. Powered by the nominated proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus algorithm and drawing inspiration from the Ouroboros protocol, Polkadot offers a robust framework for building interconnected and scalable decentralized systems.

Blockchains Socials

Polygon Socials

Polkadot Socials