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Polymarket enforces geographic restrictions on American IP addresses, preventing US-based prediction market participants from accessing the platform's most liquid order books. Circumventing these blocks with a VPN breaches Polymarket's user agreement and exposes traders to potential legal exposure. PolyGram removes this friction entirely: identical CLOB liquidity, fully available to American users with no geographic limitations.
Why Polymarket Blocks US Users
Polymarket faces regulatory headwinds across the United States. The CFTC maintains supervisory authority over event-based derivative contracts and has taken legal action against several prediction market operators. Rather than pursue full US regulatory compliance, Polymarket opted for geographic blocking as a simpler risk-mitigation strategy.
This creates an awkward situation for American traders: either breach the Terms of Service with a VPN (introducing legal uncertainty) or switch to a platform offering equivalent market depth. PolyGram fills precisely that gap.
PolyGram: Full Access for US Traders
PolyGram delivers unrestricted prediction market access to American participants via its Telegram Mini App:
- No geographic IP-based access controls
- VPN-free operation across all US broadband connections
- Identical CLOB order books to Polymarket — matching spreads and depth
- Polygon-based USDC settlement — consistent with Polymarket mechanics
- Telegram-native login — streamlined onboarding without wallet complexity
CFTC-Regulated Alternative: Kalshi
For traders prioritising regulatory oversight, Kalshi stands as America's sole CFTC-authorised prediction exchange. The tradeoff is steep: elevated commission structures (3-5%), constrained catalogue (roughly 200 live contracts versus 1,000+), and USD-denominated settlement exclusively. Most participants seeking broad market exposure and competitive pricing will find PolyGram the superior option.
Getting Started as a US Trader
- Launch Telegram — activate PolyGram
- Fund your account with USDC through any Polygon-enabled transfer method
- Begin trading instantly — no KYC delays, no approval queue
FAQ
- Is PolyGram legal for US traders?
- PolyGram operates as a smart contract protocol on Polygon. On-chain prediction markets occupy a regulatory grey zone for American participants. Seek guidance from a qualified US attorney regarding your personal 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 mirror Polymarket precisely.
- Why is Polymarket blocked in the US but not PolyGram?
- Polymarket enforces geographic restrictions as a deliberate corporate policy. PolyGram imposes no such geographic barriers. The underlying on-chain contracts remain globally accessible by design.