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Polymarket enforces geographic restrictions on American IP addresses, preventing US-based prediction market participants from accessing the platform's most liquid order books. Circumventing these blocks via VPN breaches Polymarket's user agreement and exposes traders to compliance risk. PolyGram offers a solution: identical CLOB liquidity paired with unrestricted access for American users.
Why Polymarket Blocks US Users
Polymarket faces regulatory headwinds in America. The CFTC maintains supervisory authority over event-based derivatives and has initiated legal proceedings against select prediction market operators. Rather than pursue formal US regulatory approval, Polymarket implemented geographic blocking as a risk-mitigation strategy.
This creates a difficult situation for American traders: either breach the Terms of Service with a VPN (exposing themselves to legal exposure) or migrate to a compliant platform offering equivalent market depth. PolyGram fills that gap.
PolyGram: Unrestricted Access for American Traders
PolyGram grants US-based traders full market participation through its Telegram Mini App interface:
- No IP-based geographic filtering
- VPN-free operation across standard US broadband connections
- Identical CLOB order books to Polymarket — matching spreads and depth
- USDC settlement via Polygon — consistent stablecoin infrastructure
- Telegram sign-in — streamlined onboarding without wallet complications
CFTC-Regulated Alternative: Kalshi
For traders prioritising regulatory certainty, Kalshi stands as the sole CFTC-authorised prediction market venue operating in America. The tradeoff involves steeper trading costs (3-5% per side), constrained market breadth (~200 active contracts versus 1,000+), and USD-only funding. Most traders seeking robust liquidity and competitive pricing favour PolyGram over this regulated option.
Getting Started as a US Trader
- Launch Telegram — access PolyGram
- Fund your account with USDC through any Polygon-native bridge or exchange
- Begin trading instantly — zero verification delays, immediate market access
FAQ
- Is PolyGram legal for US traders?
- PolyGram operates as a decentralised application on Polygon. On-chain prediction markets occupy uncertain regulatory territory for US participants. Seek guidance from a qualified US legal professional regarding your individual circumstances.
- Does PolyGram have the same markets as Polymarket?
- Absolutely — PolyGram taps into the identical CLOB infrastructure. Market selection, pricing, and available liquidity remain consistent across both platforms.
- Why is Polymarket blocked in the US but not PolyGram?
- Polymarket enforces geographic restrictions as a deliberate operational choice. PolyGram does not apply location-based access controls. The underlying on-chain smart contracts remain universally accessible.