Polygon vs Solana

Real-time TPS

Polygon TPS is 97.64% less than Solana TPS

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37.64 tx/s
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1,599 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

Polygon max TPS is 94.06% less than Solana max TPS

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429 tx/s
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7,229 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

Polygon max theoretical TPS is 99% less than Solana max theoretical TPS

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649 tx/s
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65,000 tx/s

Block Time

Polygon block time is 5.31X more than Solana block time

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2.2s
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0.41s

Finality

Polygon finality is 20X more than Solana finality

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4m 16s
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12.8s

Type

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

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Layer 2 blockchain
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Layer 1 blockchain

Governance

Polygon and Solana governance are both coming soon

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Off-chain
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Off-chain

Launch Date

Polygon was launched 2 months after Solana

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May 30, 2020
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Mar 16, 2020

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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 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 Solana

Solana stands out as a high-performance blockchain, celebrated for its scalability, speed, and minimal transaction expenses. Featuring a distinctive consensus mechanism dubbed Proof of History (PoH), Solana achieves remarkable scalability and efficiency. Tailored to accommodate dApps, it excels in processing a vast number of transactions swiftly, thereby slashing processing durations and fees. These attributes make it a compelling platform for developers within the cryptocurrency realm.

Blockchains Socials

Polygon Socials

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