Real-time TPS
Algorand TPS is 64.76% less than Polygon TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Algorand max TPS is 13X more than Polygon max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Algorand max theoretical TPS is 14X more than Polygon max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Algorand block time is 1.34X more than Polygon block time
Finality
Algorand finality is 100% less than Polygon finality
Type
Algorand is a layer 1 blockchain, while Polygon is a layer 2 blockchain
Governance
Algorand on-chain governance is better than Polygon off-chain governance
Launch Date
Algorand was launched 1 year before Polygon
Other Comparisons
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About Blockchains
About Blockchains
Algorand emerges as a blockchain platform committed to fostering transparency and enabling the growth of decentralized projects and applications. Operating as a public, decentralized blockchain, it leverages a Pure Proof-of-Stake (PPoS) consensus mechanism to uphold network security, efficiency, and decentralization. Powered by the Algorand Consensus Algorithm, the network employs a combination of cryptographic techniques and random selection to attain consensus, effectively addressing the constraints of traditional consensus mechanisms.
About Blockchains
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.