> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://selfient.gitbook.io/selfient-lite-paper-public-beta-launch/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://selfient.gitbook.io/selfient-lite-paper-public-beta-launch/selfient-on-polygon.md).

# Selfient on Polygon:

Why Polygon vs another blockchain? - Selfient has decided to operate on the Polygon Network for a few reasons:

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### **1. EVM Compatibility:**&#x20;

* Selfient has chosen to remain within the Ethereum ecosystem rather than opting for an alternative Layer 1 (L1) network like Solana. This decision is rooted in our confidence in the reliability, performance, and security provided by Polygon, particularly as an Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) solution.&#x20;

### **2. Network Speed:**&#x20;

* Polygon PoS offers impressive transaction speeds, reaching up to 65,000 Transactions Per Second (TPS). This surpasses the transaction capabilities of Ethereum as a Layer 1 solution (approximately 15 TPS), Arbitrum (around 40,000 TPS), and Optimism (roughly 2,000 TPS) as Layer 2 solutions. The higher speed facilitates faster contract execution on the Polygon PoS network compared to its counterparts.

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### **3. User Costs and Gas Fees on Polygon vs. Ethereum:**&#x20;

* User costs associated with interacting with a contract on Polygon are remarkably affordable compared to the Ethereum Main Network. Expenses for contract interactions on Polygon can range from a few cents to a few dollars. Lowering these costs has been a pivotal effort for Selfient, enabling users to focus directly on maximizing profits and minimizing gas expenses.

### **4. Layer 2 Market Activity:**&#x20;

* **Monthly Transactions:** (Graphs depicting network data highlight Polygon's significant advantage over Optimism and Arbitrum in terms of Monthly Transactions. This results in approximately 2 to 6 times more transactions than Arbitrum and roughly 4 to 13 times more transactions than Optimism in the year 2023.)

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* **Monthly Active Wallets:** (Graphs illustrating network data emphasize Polygon's substantial advantage over Optimism and Arbitrum in terms of Monthly Active Wallets. This translates to approximately 2 to 8 times more active wallets than Arbitrum and roughly 3 to 9 times more than Optimism in the year 2023.)

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### **5. Ecosystem Strength:**&#x20;

* Polygon boasts a robust ecosystem with approximately [53,000 dApps developed on their network](https://dailycoin.com/polygon-matic-witnesses-an-eightfold-increase-in-dapps-since-january/) as of June 2022. We are proud to be in esteemed company alongside prominent names such as Uniswap, OpenSea, Rainbow Wallet, Galaxe, Lens Protocol, and numerous other dApps seamlessly integrated with Polygon.