| Metric | POL | LINK |
|---|---|---|
| Institutional Score | 67/100 | 64/100 |
| Overall Rank | #7 | #8 |
| Archetype | Bank Infrastructure | Bank Infrastructure |
| Named Institutions | 5 | 5 |
| Spot ETF Status | none | none |
| Data Confidence | high | low |
Polygon (POL) holds a TokenSonar institutional adoption score of 67/100, ranking #7 of 27 tracked cryptocurrencies. Tracked institutional partners include JPMorgan Onyx/Kinexys, Mastercard, Franklin Templeton, BlackRock, Stripe.
Chainlink (LINK) holds a TokenSonar institutional adoption score of 64/100, ranking #8. Tracked institutional partners include SWIFT (11,000+ banks), DTCC, Euroclear, UBS, Mastercard.
Polygon (67/100) and Chainlink (64/100) are closely matched on institutional adoption. Polygon is classified as a Bank Infrastructure play while Chainlink is a Bank Infrastructure play — so the better fit depends on which institutional thesis you're tracking rather than a clear adoption gap. Scores update twice daily based on regulatory filings, named bank deployments, ETF flows, and on-chain RWA data — not price action.