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Polymarket restricts access from US IP ranges, preventing American traders from participating in the planet's most liquid prediction markets. Circumventing this with a VPN breaches Polymarket's user agreement and exposes traders to potential legal complications. PolyGram removes this friction: you gain entry to identical CLOB liquidity without geographical barriers or workarounds.
Why Polymarket Blocks US Users
Polymarket faces regulatory headwinds in the United States. The CFTC holds supervisory authority over event derivatives and has taken legal action against various prediction market operators. Rather than pursue the costly path of US regulatory compliance, Polymarket opted for IP-level geo-blocking as a simpler risk mitigation strategy.
This creates an awkward situation for American participants: either breach the Terms of Service with a VPN (incurring legal exposure) or seek out a platform offering comparable liquidity. PolyGram fills that gap.
PolyGram: Full Access for US Traders
PolyGram grants US-based traders unrestricted participation in prediction markets via its Telegram Mini App:
- Unrestricted access — no IP-based geographical filtering
- VPN-free operation — functions seamlessly on standard US broadband
- Identical CLOB infrastructure — matching Polymarket's pricing and depth
- USDC on Polygon settlement layer — consistent with Polymarket mechanics
- Telegram sign-in — streamlined onboarding without wallet configuration
CFTC-Regulated Alternative: Kalshi
For those prioritising regulatory certainty, Kalshi stands as America's sole CFTC-authorised prediction exchange. The tradeoff merits consideration: elevated fee structure (3-5%), restricted catalogue (~200 offerings versus 1,000+), and fiat-denominated payouts only. Most traders seeking robust market depth and competitive pricing will find PolyGram more advantageous.
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 identity verification delays, no holding periods
FAQ
- Is PolyGram legal for US traders?
- PolyGram operates as an on-chain protocol via Polygon. On-chain prediction markets occupy an unsettled regulatory space for US participants. Seek guidance from a qualified US attorney regarding your personal circumstances and compliance obligations.
- Does PolyGram have the same markets as Polymarket?
- Absolutely — PolyGram taps into the identical CLOB infrastructure. Market selection, pricing mechanisms, and available liquidity mirror Polymarket exactly.
- Why is Polymarket blocked in the US but not PolyGram?
- Polymarket enforces geographic restrictions as an organisational choice. PolyGram does not apply such limitations. The underlying smart contracts remain accessible from any jurisdiction globally.