Real-Time TPS
Polygon TPS is 889X more than Polkadot TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Polygon max TPS is 3.84X more than Polkadot max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Polygon max theoretical TPS is 56.7% less than Polkadot max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Polygon block time is 63.11% less than Polkadot block time
Finality
Polygon finality is 4.27X more than Polkadot finality
Type
Polygon is a layer 2 blockchain, while Polkadot is a layer 1 blockchain
Governance Model
Polygon off-chain governance is worse than Polkadot on-chain governance
Launch Date
Polygon was launched 4 days after Polkadot
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About Blockchains
What is 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.
What is 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.