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Polymarket restricts access from United States IP ranges, preventing American participants in prediction markets from tapping into the platform's most liquid order books. Circumventing this restriction through a VPN breaches Polymarket's user agreement and exposes traders to potential legal exposure. PolyGram removes this friction: it offers identical CLOB liquidity and market depth, fully available to US-based traders with no geographic barriers.
Why Polymarket Blocks US Users
Polymarket faces regulatory headwinds in America. The CFTC maintains supervisory authority over event derivatives and has taken enforcement measures against select prediction market operators. Rather than pursue the costly and uncertain path of US regulatory approval, Polymarket opted for geographic restrictions as a simpler risk mitigation strategy.
This creates an awkward situation for American traders: accept a VPN (which violates the platform's terms and carries legal uncertainty) or seek out a competing service offering equivalent market depth. 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:
- No IP-based geographic restrictions
- VPN unnecessary — functions seamlessly on standard US broadband
- Identical CLOB order books to Polymarket — matching spreads and depth
- USDC payouts via Polygon — consistent with Polymarket settlement
- Telegram login — streamlined onboarding without wallet complications
CFTC-Regulated Alternative: Kalshi
For traders prioritising regulatory oversight, Kalshi stands as the sole CFTC-licensed prediction exchange operating domestically. The trade-off involves steeper costs (3-5%), narrower market coverage (~200 offerings versus 1,000+), and requirement for fiat-based transactions. For participants seeking robust market depth alongside minimal fees, PolyGram emerges as the more practical option.
Getting Started as a US Trader
- Launch Telegram — access PolyGram
- Fund your account with USDC using any Polygon-enabled transfer method
- Begin trading right away — no verification delays, no mandatory review periods
FAQ
- Is PolyGram legal for US traders?
- PolyGram operates as a smart contract system on the Polygon blockchain. On-chain prediction markets occupy an ambiguous regulatory space for American participants. Seek guidance from a licensed attorney licensed in your jurisdiction regarding your specific circumstances.
- Does PolyGram have the same markets as Polymarket?
- Correct — PolyGram taps into the identical CLOB order books. Market selection, pricing, and available liquidity remain the same.
- Why is Polymarket blocked in the US but not PolyGram?
- Polymarket applies geographic filtering as a deliberate corporate strategy. PolyGram does not enforce location-based access controls. The underlying smart contracts remain globally accessible.