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Polymarket enforces geographic restrictions that prevent American traders from accessing its platform, which hosts some of the most liquid prediction markets globally. Circumventing these blocks via VPN breaches the platform's user agreement and exposes traders to potential legal exposure. PolyGram offers a direct solution: identical CLOB infrastructure, fully accessible to US-based participants without geographic barriers.
Why Polymarket Blocks US Users
Polymarket operates amid significant regulatory ambiguity across American jurisdictions. The CFTC maintains supervisory authority over event-based contracts and has taken enforcement measures against select prediction market operators. Rather than pursue the complex pathway of US regulatory compliance, Polymarket opted for geographic blocking as a simpler risk mitigation strategy.
This approach leaves American traders facing an unattractive choice: breach the Terms of Service with a VPN (introducing legal uncertainty) or seek an equivalent platform that operates without such restrictions. PolyGram fills precisely this gap.
PolyGram: Full Access for US Traders
PolyGram grants US-based traders unrestricted participation in prediction markets via its Telegram Mini App interface:
- Unrestricted access — no geographic IP filtering
- VPN-free operation — functions seamlessly on standard US broadband
- Identical CLOB order books to Polymarket — matching spreads and market depth
- Polygon-native USDC settlement — consistent with Polymarket's asset layer
- Telegram-based login — streamlined onboarding without wallet configuration
CFTC-Regulated Alternative: Kalshi
Traders prioritising regulatory certainty should consider Kalshi, the sole CFTC-licensed prediction market exchange operating in the United States. The cost: elevated fee structures (3–5%), constrained market breadth (roughly 200 offerings versus 1,000+), and mandatory fiat-denominated settlement. For participants seeking competitive spreads and expansive political and event coverage, PolyGram typically delivers superior value.
Getting Started as a US Trader
- Launch Telegram — start PolyGram
- Fund your account with USDC through any Polygon-compatible bridge
- Begin trading instantly — no verification delays, no account review holds
FAQ
- Is PolyGram legal for US traders?
- PolyGram operates as an on-chain protocol on the Polygon network. On-chain prediction markets occupy an uncertain regulatory space for American participants. Seek counsel from a licensed US attorney regarding your individual circumstances and obligations.
- Does PolyGram have the same markets as Polymarket?
- Correct — 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 implements geographic blocking as a deliberate corporate policy. PolyGram does not enforce such regional limitations. The underlying smart contracts remain universally accessible.