Polkadot
Real-time TPS
0.04 tx/s
Max TPS (100 blocks)
454.2 tx/s
Max Theor. TPS
10,000 tx/s
Total Transactions
160 txns
Block Time
6.09s
Finality
30s
Type
Layer 1
Governance
On-chain
Launch Date
May 26, 2020
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Polkadot can process 454.2 transactions per second
About Polkadot
Polkadot stands out among other blockchain projects for its focus on enhancing the foundational infrastructure of dApps. It aims to enable interoperability between blockchain ecosystems, facilitating seamless communication without intermediaries. Functioning as a "network of networks," Polkadot utilizes parachains — specialized blockchains with unique functionalities and tokens — to enable interaction between diverse blockchain architectures. Powered by the nominated proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus algorithm and drawing inspiration from the Ouroboros protocol, Polkadot offers a robust framework for building interconnected and scalable decentralized systems.
Token symbol:
DOT
Metrics Overview:
Polkadot TPS is 0.04 transactions per second
Polkadot Max TPS is 454.2 transactions per second
Polkadot Max Theoretical TPS is 10,000 transactions per second
Polkadot transaction count is coming soon
Polkadot block time is 6.09s
Polkadot time to finality is 30s
Polkadot is a Layer 1 blockchain
Polkadot governance model is on-chain
Polkadot was launched on May 26, 2020 (5 years ago)