Rollups vs Arbitrum Bridge vs Polygon CDK
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Comparison Summary
Rollups, Arbitrum Bridge and Polygon CDK each address unique challenges in the web3 ecosystem, offering complementary strengths for builders. Rollups are Layer 2 scaling solutions that bundle multiple transactions off-chain and submit them as a single batch to the main blockchain. Arbitrum is a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum that offers faster, cheaper transactions while maintaining Ethereum-level security through optimistic rollup technology. Polygon by Polygon Foundation is a fast, low-cost blockchain platform powering real-world assets and global payments with high throughput and Ethereum compatibility. Together, these tools serve different but overlapping user needs, making them valuable components in a modern web3 development stack.
| At a Glance | |||
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| Core Capabilities | Batch Transaction Processing, Support for Different Rollup Types, Open-Source Frameworks | Batch transaction processing, Interactive fraud proofs, Open-source validator software, Arbitrum Token Bridge | Polygon PoS, Polygon zkEVM, Agglayer interoperability protocol, Polygon Chain Development Kit (CDK) |
| Chain Support | — | ||
| Best For | Infrastructure Developers, DeFi Developers | Infrastructure Developers, DeFi Developers | Infrastructure Developers, DeFi Developers |
| Pricing | |||
| Free Tier | — | Free | Free |
| Paid Features | — | — | — |
| Custom Plans | — | — | — |
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