In this guide
Polymarket enforces geographic restrictions on American IP addresses, preventing US-based prediction market participants from accessing the platform's most liquid trading venues. Circumventing these restrictions via VPN breaches Polymarket's user agreement and exposes traders to potential legal consequences. PolyGram delivers a compliant pathway: identical CLOB infrastructure, full US accessibility, and no restrictions.
Why Polymarket Blocks US Users
Polymarket operates amid regulatory ambiguity across American jurisdictions. The CFTC maintains supervisory authority over event-based derivatives and has initiated legal proceedings against select prediction market operators. Rather than undertake the compliance burden of US licensing, Polymarket adopted geographic blocking as its preferred risk-mitigation strategy.
This creates an untenable situation for American traders: either breach the platform's terms through VPN usage (incurring legal exposure) or seek a functionally equivalent service. PolyGram fills precisely that gap.
PolyGram: Full Access for US Traders
PolyGram grants American users unrestricted participation in prediction markets via its Telegram Mini App interface:
- Geographic restrictions disabled — IP-based blocking absent
- VPN-free operation — compatible with standard US broadband
- Identical CLOB infrastructure to Polymarket — matching spreads and depth
- Polygon-native USDC settlement — consistent with Polymarket mechanics
- Telegram-based identity verification — streamlined onboarding without custodial wallet requirements
CFTC-Regulated Alternative: Kalshi
For traders prioritising regulatory authorisation, Kalshi stands as America's sole CFTC-licensed prediction market venue. The trade-off carries material weight: elevated fee structures (3-5%), constrained market inventory (roughly 200 offerings versus 1,000 or more), and fiat-denominated settlement exclusively. For the majority seeking robust market depth combined with competitive pricing, PolyGram represents the superior option.
Getting Started as a US Trader
- Launch Telegram — access PolyGram
- Fund your account with USDC through any Polygon-integrated deposit channel
- Begin trading without delay — no mandatory verification phases or holding periods
FAQ
- Is PolyGram legal for US traders?
- PolyGram operates as an on-chain protocol deployed on Polygon. On-chain prediction markets occupy uncertain legal territory within US jurisdiction. Seek guidance from a licensed US attorney regarding your specific circumstances and exposure.
- Does PolyGram have the same markets as Polymarket?
- Absolutely — PolyGram taps into identical CLOB order books. Market selection, pricing mechanisms, and available liquidity remain uniform across both platforms.
- Why is Polymarket blocked in the US but not PolyGram?
- Polymarket's geographic blocking reflects a deliberate corporate policy. PolyGram implements no such geographic filtering. The underlying on-chain smart contracts remain universally accessible.