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Polymarket enforces geographic restrictions on US-based IP addresses, preventing American participants from accessing the platform's exceptionally liquid order books. Circumventing these blocks with a VPN breaches Polymarket's user agreement and exposes traders to potential legal exposure. PolyGram delivers a solution: identical CLOB liquidity available to US participants with no geographic barriers.
Why Polymarket Blocks US Users
Polymarket faces regulatory headwinds in America due to legal uncertainty surrounding its operations. The CFTC maintains supervisory authority over event-based contracts and has taken enforcement measures against select prediction market venues. Rather than pursue the complex path of US regulatory compliance, Polymarket opted for geographic blocking as a simpler strategy.
This approach leaves American traders facing an unattractive choice: employ a VPN (breaching terms of service and introducing legal uncertainty) or seek an equivalent platform with comparable order books. PolyGram fills precisely this gap.
PolyGram: Full Access for US Traders
PolyGram grants US participants unrestricted entry to prediction markets via its Telegram Mini App:
- Zero geographic IP-based restrictions
- VPN unnecessary — functions seamlessly across standard US broadband
- Identical CLOB order books to Polymarket — matching pricing and available liquidity
- USDC payouts via Polygon — matching settlement asset
- Telegram sign-in — bypasses lengthy wallet configuration
CFTC-Regulated Alternative: Kalshi
For those prioritising regulatory oversight, Kalshi stands as the sole CFTC-authorised prediction market exchange operating within the US. The tradeoffs warrant consideration: elevated fee structures (3-5%), constrained market breadth (~200 offerings versus 1,000+), and fiat-denominated settlement exclusively. For the bulk of traders seeking robust liquidity paired with economical costs, PolyGram emerges as the superior option.
Getting Started as a US Trader
- Launch Telegram — access PolyGram
- Fund your account with USDC through any Polygon-enabled transfer method
- Begin trading instantly — no mandatory identity verification, no holding periods
FAQ
- Is PolyGram legal for US traders?
- PolyGram operates as a blockchain-based application on the Polygon network. Blockchain-based prediction markets occupy an ambiguous regulatory position for American participants. Seek guidance from a licensed US attorney regarding the legal implications for your specific circumstances.
- Does PolyGram have the same markets as Polymarket?
- Absolutely — PolyGram taps into the identical CLOB order books. Market offerings, pricing mechanisms, and available liquidity mirror each other precisely.
- Why is Polymarket blocked in the US but not PolyGram?
- Polymarket has chosen to implement geographic blocking as a corporate strategy. PolyGram maintains no such geographic limitations. The underlying blockchain contracts themselves remain accessible from any jurisdiction worldwide.