# Polygon vs Arbitrum (2026)

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## Verdict (BLUF)

Polygon vs Arbitrum in 2026 — Arbitrum for Ethereum rollup DeFi depth; Polygon for broader multi-chain PoS + zk roadmap.

## Comparison table

| Criteria | Polygon | Arbitrum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Primary products | PoS, zkEVM, AggLayer | One Nitro rollup + Orbit |
| Token | POL (ex-MATIC) | ARB |
| DeFi TVL | Significant | Largest L2 |
| Enterprise | Strong partnerships | DeFi-native focus |
| Settlement | Ethereum | Ethereum |

## Editorial verdict

Arbitrum for Ethereum rollup DeFi depth; Polygon for broader multi-chain PoS + zk roadmap.

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