Polygon

Deploy on Polygon for fast, low-cost Ethereum transactions. Compare Polygon's Proof of Stake architecture, developer ecosystem, and DeFi integrations for scaling Web3 applications.

Polygon is Ethereum's most popular Layer 2 scaling solution, powering over 7,000 dApps and processing 2+ billion transactions. With 99% lower gas fees and 65,000+ TPS capacity, Polygon enables mass adoption of Web3 applications while maintaining Ethereum's security and decentralization.

Why choose Polygon for your enterprise blockchain project?

Web3 Consumer Apps

Social platforms, gaming applications, and consumer-facing dApps requiring fast, cheap transactions for mainstream user adoption.

Enterprise DeFi

Financial institutions building payment systems, lending platforms, and tokenization solutions with institutional-grade infrastructure.

NFT Marketplaces

Creators and platforms launching NFT collections with affordable minting costs and instant trading experiences.

Supply Chain Solutions

Enterprises tracking products, managing logistics, and ensuring transparency with cost-effective blockchain verification.

Market Leadership: Polygon hosts the largest enterprise blockchain ecosystem with over 1.4 billion unique addresses and partnerships with Disney, Starbucks, Adobe, and Mercedes-Benz.

Polygon's multi-chain ecosystem, often called "Ethereum's internet of blockchains," enables developers to easily deploy Ethereum-compatible scaling solutions while benefiting from the network effects of the world's largest DeFi ecosystem.

How does Polygon compare to Ethereum mainnet?

Transaction Speed: 2-3 seconds (vs 12+ minutes on Ethereum)
Throughput: 65,000+ TPS (vs 15 TPS on Ethereum)
Block Time: 2.3 seconds average
Finality: Instant for most use cases

Average Gas Fee: $0.001-$0.01 (vs $1-50 on Ethereum)
DeFi Swap: $0.01-0.05 (vs $10-100 on Ethereum)
NFT Mint: $0.001-0.01 (vs $20-200 on Ethereum)
Smart Contract Deploy: $0.10-1.00 (vs $50-500 on Ethereum)

Active dApps: 7,000+ applications
Total Addresses: 1.4+ billion unique addresses
Daily Transactions: 3+ million transactions
TVL: $1+ billion in DeFi protocols

Which Polygon networks are supported?

Polygon Mainnet

Production network with real MATIC for live applications. Benefits from Ethereum's security while delivering fast, cheap transactions for Web3 applications.

Amoy Testnet

Development environment with free test MATIC for experimentation. Perfect for testing DeFi protocols, NFT platforms, and enterprise applications before mainnet deployment.

Developer Advantage: Deploy existing Ethereum smart contracts to Polygon without code changes while gaining 1000x cost reduction and 100x speed improvement.

Why is Polygon's architecture ideal for enterprise scaling?

Polygon's unique dual-layer architecture combines the security of Ethereum with the performance advantages of dedicated sidechains, creating the perfect environment for enterprise blockchain applications.

Polygon's Scaling Architecture

Ethereum Security Layer

Polygon inherits Ethereum's battle-tested security through checkpointing, ensuring enterprise-grade protection for high-value transactions.

Heimdall Validation Layer

Proof-of-Stake validators using MATIC tokens secure the network, enabling fast block production and efficient transaction processing.

Bor Block Production

High-performance execution layer produces blocks every 2 seconds, delivering the speed required for real-time enterprise applications.

Ethereum Finalization

Periodic checkpoints to Ethereum mainnet provide ultimate finality and dispute resolution for maximum security assurance.

Proof of Stake Consensus Benefits

Energy Efficiency

99.9% more energy efficient than Proof of Work, supporting corporate ESG and sustainability initiatives.

Democratic Participation

Any MATIC holder can participate in network security through staking, earning 5-10% annual rewards.

Economic Security

Over $2 billion in staked MATIC secures the network, creating strong economic incentives for honest behavior.

Predictable Performance

Consistent block times and transaction throughput enable reliable application performance and user experience.

Enterprise Validator Infrastructure

Minimum Stake: 1 MATIC (for delegation) or 10,000 MATIC (validator)
Hardware Requirements: Standard cloud infrastructure (4+ cores, 16GB RAM)
Network Conditions: Stable internet with 99%+ uptime
Technical Skills: Basic DevOps and blockchain node management

Validator Rewards: 5-10% annual percentage rate (APR)
Delegation Rewards: 4-8% APR for token holders
Commission Structure: Validators earn 0-100% commission on delegated stakes
Reward Distribution: Automatic reward distribution every checkpoint

Polygon Improvement Proposals (PIPs): Vote on network upgrades
Parameter Changes: Influence gas fees, block sizes, and reward rates
Emergency Decisions: Participate in critical network governance
Ecosystem Fund: Vote on grants and development funding allocation

Enterprise Integration: Major corporations like Stripe, Meta, and Robinhood use Polygon's infrastructure for their blockchain initiatives, validating its enterprise readiness and regulatory compliance.

More information can be found on the official Polygon website.