Real-Time TPS
Algorand TPS is 5.44X more than Avalanche TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Algorand max TPS is 62X more than Avalanche max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Algorand max theoretical TPS is 26X more than Avalanche max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Algorand block time is 1.39X more than Avalanche block time
Finality
Algorand finality is the same as Avalanche finality
Type
Algorand and Avalanche are both layer 1 blockchains
Governance Model
The governance types of Algorand and Avalanche are both on-chain
Launch Date
Algorand was launched 1 year before Avalanche
Other Comparisons
Algorand Comparisons
About Blockchains
What is Algorand?
Algorand emerges as a blockchain platform committed to fostering transparency and enabling the growth of decentralized projects and applications. Operating as a public, decentralized blockchain, it leverages a Pure Proof-of-Stake (PPoS) consensus mechanism to uphold network security, efficiency, and decentralization. Powered by the Algorand Consensus Algorithm, the network employs a combination of cryptographic techniques and random selection to attain consensus, effectively addressing the constraints of traditional consensus mechanisms.
What is Avalanche?
Avalanche emerges as a rapid, scalable blockchain platform facilitating the seamless creation and deployment of dApps. Distinguished by its unique consensus mechanism, it's particularly good for DeFi applications, allowing high throughput and nearly instant finality. Its architecture allows for a network of interconnected blockchains, each safeguarded by dynamic subsets of validators, ensuring scalability while maintaining speed, reliability, and security.