Scale apps fast on Polygon's EVM Layer 2

Name: Polygon RPC Node
Brand: GetBlock
Availability: InStock

Access Ethereum's ecosystem without gas fees by building gaming, DeFi, and NFT apps on Polygon with sub-second finality via GetBlock's optimized RPC nodes.

AT A GLANCE

Core specifications

Architecture & Consensus Model	Proof-of-Stake EVM L2
Launch Date	May 17, 2020 (as Matic Network)
Average Block Time	~2-3 seconds
Throughput (TPS)	50-400 TPS
Gas Token	POL
Smart Contract Support	Yes
Programming Languages	Solidity
Notable Use Cases	DeFi, GameFi, NFT marketplaces
Chain ID	137
Data Availability Layer	Polygon Avail
State Validation	Heimdall v2
Sequencer / Block Proposer	Bor
Network Type	Public
Transaction Privacy	None
Transaction Ordering	Consensus-based

Low-latency API endpoints

Response times as low as 14 ms with globally distributed infrastructure for consistent performance.

High throughput capacity

Multiple connection protocols

Mainnet and testnet access

99.9%+ uptime

Dedicated Nodes & Clusters

Custom-configured, private infrastructure with <1-second access to full historical data and archive lookups.

Global node deployment

Deploy nodes anywhere — from New York to Singapore — or even on-prem with full control and compliance.

Tailored load-balancing

Intelligent geo-routing and protocol-aware redundancy deliver ultra-low latency and resilient performance at scale.

Guaranteed throughput

Proven, performant infra trusted to deliver 1,000+ RPS throughput across chains and regions without rate limits.

99.9%+ uptime SLA

High-availability global clusters with real-time redundancy to keep your systems always-on and available.

24x7 dedicated support

Premium support with a 5-minute SLA handled by real engineers across timezones and channels.

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Developer Docs

Quickstart guides, API references, code examples, and environment setup instructions to help you build, test, and deploy on Polygon.

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Polygon is an EVM Layer 2 scaling solution designed for high-performance DeFi and enterprise applications. The network enables sub-second transaction finality and near-zero fees while maintaining full Ethereum compatibility and seamless asset bridging.

By providing proven scaling infrastructure with extensive ecosystem support, Polygon crypto benefits developers, enterprises, and users requiring fast, cost-effective blockchain interactions without sacrificing Ethereum's security guarantees.

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Scale apps fast on Polygon's EVM Layer 2

Core specifications