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Polymarket restricts access from within the United States through IP-based filtering, preventing American traders from engaging with the planet's most liquid prediction market venues. Circumventing this restriction via VPN breaches Polymarket's user agreement and exposes traders to potential legal consequences. PolyGram delivers a compliant pathway: identical CLOB infrastructure, full availability to stateside participants, and zero geographic barriers.
Why Polymarket Blocks US Users
Polymarket faces an uncertain regulatory landscape across American jurisdictions. The CFTC maintains supervisory authority over event-based derivatives and has taken action against prediction market operators in the past. Rather than pursue formal compliance pathways within the US framework, Polymarket elected to implement geographic restrictions as a risk-mitigation strategy.
This creates a difficult situation for American market participants: either circumvent access controls through a VPN (breaching terms and incurring legal exposure) or seek an operator offering equivalent market depth without geographic limitations. PolyGram fills precisely this gap.
PolyGram: Full Access for US Traders
PolyGram grants American participants unrestricted entry to prediction markets via its Telegram Mini App integration:
- No location-based IP filtering
- VPN-free operation across all US broadband connections
- Identical CLOB order books to Polymarket — matching spreads and depth
- USDC payouts on Polygon — consistent settlement mechanics
- Telegram-based identity verification — streamlined onboarding without wallet complications
CFTC-Regulated Alternative: Kalshi
For traders prioritising regulatory oversight and official licensing, Kalshi stands as the sole CFTC-authorised prediction market operator domestically. The tradeoff involves steeper cost structures (3-5% commissions), narrower event coverage (approximately 200 active markets versus 1,000+), and fiat-denominated settlement only. Traders seeking competitive pricing and expansive market selection typically find PolyGram more advantageous than the regulated alternative.
Getting Started as a US Trader
- Launch Telegram — access PolyGram
- Fund your account with USDC through any Polygon-enabled transfer method
- Begin trading immediately — no mandatory verification delays or approval queues
FAQ
- Is PolyGram legal for US traders?
- PolyGram functions as a decentralised application on the Polygon blockchain. On-chain prediction markets occupy an ambiguous regulatory position for American users. Seek guidance from a licensed US attorney regarding your particular circumstances and jurisdiction.
- Does PolyGram have the same markets as Polymarket?
- Absolutely — PolyGram taps into the identical CLOB infrastructure. Market listings, 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 decision. PolyGram does not employ location-based access controls. The underlying blockchain contracts remain openly accessible across all territories.