Real-Time TPS
Polygon TPS is 50X more than Starknet TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Polygon max TPS is 14X more than Starknet max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Polygon max theoretical TPS is 2.73X more than Starknet max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Polygon block time is 93.61% less than Starknet block time
Finality
Polygon finality is 128X more than Starknet finality
Type
Polygon and Starknet are both layer 2 blockchains
Governance Model
Polygon off-chain governance is worse than Starknet on-chain governance
Launch Date
Polygon was launched 1 year before Starknet
Other Comparisons
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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 Starknet?
Starknet stands as a permissionless blockchain solution, functioning as a Validity-Rollup, often referred to as a zero-knowledge rollup (ZK rollup) for Ethereum. It's a Layer 2 (L2) platform that empowers dApps to achieve significant computational scalability while upholding Ethereum's inherent composability and security standards.