Polymarket Alternative for US Users: Trade Without a VPN
Polymarket geo-blocks US IP addresses, leaving American prediction market traders without access to the world's deepest order books. Using a VPN violates Polymarket's Terms of Service. PolyGram solves this: the same CLOB liquidity, accessible to US users without restrictions.
Why Polymarket Blocks US Users
Polymarket operates under regulatory uncertainty in the United States. The CFTC has jurisdiction over event contracts and has pursued enforcement actions against certain prediction market platforms. Rather than navigate US compliance requirements, Polymarket chose geo-blocking as the path of least resistance.
This leaves US traders with a binary choice: use a VPN (violating ToS and creating legal risk) or find an alternative with the same order books. PolyGram is that alternative.
PolyGram: Full Access for US Traders
PolyGram provides US users unrestricted access to prediction markets through its Telegram Mini App:
- No geo-blocking by IP address
- No VPN required — works on any US internet connection
- Same CLOB order books as Polymarket — identical prices and liquidity
- USDC settlement on Polygon — same settlement currency
- Telegram authentication — no complex wallet setup
CFTC-Regulated Alternative: Kalshi
If regulatory compliance is your top priority, Kalshi is the only CFTC-regulated prediction market exchange in the US. Trade-offs: higher fees (3-5%), smaller market selection (~200 markets vs 1,000+), and fiat-only settlement. For most traders who want deep markets and low fees, PolyGram is the better choice.
Getting Started as a US Trader
- Open Telegram — start PolyGram
- Deposit USDC via any Polygon-compatible method
- Trade immediately — no account review, no waiting period
FAQ
- Is PolyGram legal for US traders?
- PolyGram operates on-chain on Polygon. On-chain prediction markets exist in a regulatory grey area for US users. Consult a US-qualified attorney for specific legal advice on your situation.
- Does PolyGram have the same markets as Polymarket?
- Yes — PolyGram connects to the same CLOB order books. Prices, markets, and liquidity are identical.
- Why is Polymarket blocked in the US but not PolyGram?
- Polymarket implements geo-blocking as a business decision. PolyGram does not implement geographic restrictions. The on-chain contracts themselves are accessible globally.