Real-Time TPS
Solana TPS is 26X more than Polygon TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Solana max TPS is 17X more than Polygon max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Solana max theoretical TPS is 100X more than Polygon max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Solana block time is 79.21% less than Polygon block time
Finality
Solana finality is 95% less than Polygon finality
Type
Solana is a layer 1 blockchain, while Polygon is a layer 2 blockchain
Governance Model
The governance types of Solana and Polygon are both off-chain
Launch Date
Solana was launched 2 months before Polygon
Other Comparisons
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About Blockchains
What is 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.
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.