Bitcoin
Bitcoin Scalability
Real-time TPS
3.26 tx/s
47.37%Max TPS (100 blocks)
13.2 tx/s
Max Theor. TPS
7 tx/s
Transaction Volume
11,753 txns
Block Time
17m 33s
Finality
1h
Type
Layer 1
Launch Date
Jan 3, 2009
Bitcoin Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
3
Miners
108
Hashrate
1.1K EH/s
7.19%Consensus Mechanism
PoW
Governance
Off-chain
Bitcoin Developer Activity New
Developers
1,874
Repos
22
Commits
113,569
0.01%Stars
102,179
0.02%Watchers
5,591
0.04%Bitcoin Real-Time TPS Chart
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About Bitcoin
Bitcoin stands as a leading cryptocurrency and payment network, utilizing peer-to-peer technology to operate without central authorities. It embraces global participation as an open-source platform. A notable advancement in Bitcoin is the introduction of ordinals and inscriptions. Launched in January 2023, the Bitcoin ordinals protocol enables the embedding of digital content like art, text, or video directly onto the Bitcoin blockchain. This innovation allows for the creation of exclusive digital collectibles, giving each satoshi a unique identity and purpose, broadening Bitcoin's utility beyond its role as a store of value.
Token symbol:
BTC
Scalability Metrics:
Bitcoin TPS is 3.26 transactions per second
Bitcoin Max TPS is 13.2 transactions per second
Bitcoin Max Theoretical TPS is 7 transactions per second
Bitcoin transaction volume is 11,753 transactions
Bitcoin block time is 17m 33s
Bitcoin finality is 1h
Bitcoin is a layer 1 blockchain
Bitcoin was launched on Jan 3, 2009 (17 years ago)
Decentralization Metrics:
Bitcoin nakamoto coefficient is 3
Bitcoin has 108 miners
Bitcoin hashrate is 1.1K EH/s
Bitcoin consensus mechanism is Proof of Work (PoW)
Bitcoin governance is off-chain
Developer Activity Metrics:
Bitcoin has 1,874 developers
Bitcoin has 22 repos
Bitcoin has 113,569 commits
Bitcoin has 102,179 stars
Bitcoin has 5,591 watchers