Real-Time TPS
Starknet TPS is 98.19% less than Polygon TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Starknet max TPS is 92.74% less than Polygon max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Starknet max theoretical TPS is 63.33% less than Polygon max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Starknet block time is 162X more than Polygon block time
Finality
Starknet finality is 3.75X more than Polygon finality
Type
Starknet and Polygon are both layer 2 blockchains
Governance Model
Starknet on-chain governance is better than Polygon off-chain governance
Launch Date
Starknet was launched 1 year after Polygon
Other Comparisons
About 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.
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.