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Polymarket restricts access from US-based IP addresses, preventing American traders from participating in the planet's most liquid prediction markets. Circumventing this restriction via VPN breaches Polymarket's user agreement and exposes traders to potential legal complications. PolyGram addresses this gap: delivering identical CLOB liquidity to US-based traders with no geographic barriers.
Why Polymarket Blocks US Users
Polymarket faces regulatory headwinds across American jurisdictions. The CFTC maintains supervisory authority over event-based derivatives and has initiated enforcement campaigns targeting certain prediction market operators. Rather than pursue the demanding path of US regulatory alignment, Polymarket implemented geographic blocking as a simpler operational choice.
This constraint forces US traders into an uncomfortable position: either employ a VPN (breaching Terms of Service and introducing legal exposure) or seek out a competing platform offering comparable liquidity. PolyGram fills precisely that role.
PolyGram: Full Access for US Traders
PolyGram grants US-based traders unrestricted entry to prediction markets via its Telegram Mini App:
- Zero geographic IP-based access limitations
- VPN-free operation — compatible with standard US broadband
- Identical CLOB order books to Polymarket — matching pricing and depth
- USDC payouts via Polygon — matching settlement asset
- Telegram sign-in — streamlined onboarding without wallet complexity
CFTC-Regulated Alternative: Kalshi
For traders prioritising regulatory oversight and compliance frameworks, Kalshi stands as the sole CFTC-authorised prediction market venue operating domestically. The tradeoff merits consideration: elevated cost structure (3-5%), constrained catalogue (~200 offerings versus 1,000+), and USD-denominated settlement exclusively. For the majority seeking robust market depth and competitive pricing, PolyGram remains the superior option.
Getting Started as a US Trader
- Launch Telegram — access PolyGram
- Fund your account with USDC through any Polygon-integrated deposit channel
- Begin trading instantly — no verification delays or account holds
FAQ
- Is PolyGram legal for US traders?
- PolyGram operates as an on-chain application atop Polygon. On-chain prediction markets occupy an ambiguous regulatory space for US participants. Seek guidance from a qualified US legal professional regarding your particular circumstances and obligations.
- Does PolyGram have the same markets as Polymarket?
- Absolutely — PolyGram taps into identical CLOB order books. Market offerings, pricing mechanisms, and available liquidity mirror Polymarket precisely.
- Why is Polymarket blocked in the US but not PolyGram?
- Polymarket enforces geographic blocking as a deliberate corporate strategy. PolyGram refrains from implementing such restrictions. The underlying on-chain contracts remain universally accessible across all jurisdictions.