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Polymarket restricts access to users in the United States by blocking their IP addresses, denying American traders entry to the platform's highly liquid order books. Circumventing this restriction through a VPN breaches Polymarket's user agreement and exposes traders to potential legal exposure. PolyGram removes this barrier entirely: it grants US-based traders full access to identical CLOB liquidity without any geographic limitations.
Why Polymarket Blocks US Users
Polymarket faces legal constraints stemming from regulatory ambiguity surrounding prediction markets in America. The CFTC maintains supervisory authority over event-based contracts and has taken enforcement measures against various prediction market operators. Rather than pursue the costly and complex path of US regulatory approval, Polymarket opted for geographic blocking as a simpler compliance strategy.
This forces US traders into an untenable situation: either breach the Terms of Service by deploying a VPN (accepting both contractual and legal risk) or seek out a compliant platform offering comparable market liquidity and order books. PolyGram fills precisely this gap.
PolyGram: Full Access for US Traders
PolyGram delivers unrestricted market access to American traders through its Telegram Mini App interface:
- Zero geographic IP-based access controls
- VPN-free operation — compatible with standard US broadband connections
- Identical CLOB order books to Polymarket — matching spreads and market depth
- USDC payouts via Polygon — consistent settlement mechanics
- Telegram-native login — streamlined onboarding without hardware wallet requirements
CFTC-Regulated Alternative: Kalshi
For traders prioritising regulatory certainty, Kalshi stands as the sole CFTC-authorised prediction exchange operating within US borders. The drawbacks warrant consideration: elevated transaction costs (3-5%), constrained catalogue of available contracts (~200 offerings versus 1,000+), and USD-only funding and settlement. For the majority seeking robust market depth combined with competitive pricing, PolyGram represents the superior option.
Getting Started as a US Trader
- Launch Telegram — activate PolyGram
- Fund your account with USDC through any Polygon-native deposit method
- Begin trading instantly — no mandatory identity verification, no holding periods
FAQ
- Is PolyGram legal for US traders?
- PolyGram operates as a decentralised application on the Polygon blockchain. Blockchain-based prediction markets occupy uncertain legal territory for American participants. Seek guidance from a qualified 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 selection, pricing, and available liquidity remain consistent.
- Why is Polymarket blocked in the US but not PolyGram?
- Polymarket enforces geographic restrictions as a deliberate corporate strategy. PolyGram imposes no such territorial barriers. The underlying on-chain smart contracts remain universally accessible.