Real-Time TPS
Aeternity TPS is 25.82% less than Polkadot TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Aeternity max TPS is 91.69% less than Polkadot max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Aeternity max theoretical TPS is 91.99% less than Polkadot max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Aeternity block time is 29X more than Polkadot block time
Finality
Aeternity finality is 60X more than Polkadot finality
Type
Aeternity and Polkadot are both layer 1 blockchains
Governance Model
The governance types of Aeternity and Polkadot are both on-chain
Launch Date
Aeternity was launched 1 year before Polkadot
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About Blockchains
What is Aeternity?
Engineered to scale and last, æternity is an easily accessible blockchain platform for the global public. With numerous innovative functionalities and performance far ahead of earlier blockchains, æternity allows its users and community to seamlessly venture into the new era of society, economy, and digital interactions.
What is 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.