Real-time TPS

Solana TPS is 29X more than Polygon TPS

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1,102 tx/s
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37.35 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

Solana max TPS is 17X more than Polygon max TPS

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7,229 tx/s
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429 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

Solana max theoretical TPS is 100X more than Polygon max theoretical TPS

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65,000 tx/s
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649 tx/s

Block Time

Solana block time is 80.5% less than Polygon block time

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0.42s
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2.14s

Finality

Solana finality is 95% less than Polygon finality

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12.8s
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4m 16s

Type

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

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Layer 1 blockchain
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Layer 2 blockchain

Governance

Solana and Polygon governance are both coming soon

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Off-chain
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Off-chain

Launch Date

Solana was launched 2 months before Polygon

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Mar 16, 2020
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May 30, 2020

Other Comparisons

About 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.

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.

Blockchains Socials

Solana Socials

Polygon Socials