Compare Algorand vs Bitcoin
Algorand vs Bitcoin Scalability
Real-time TPS (1H)
Algorand TPS is 1.62X higher than Bitcoin TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Algorand max TPS is 433X higher than Bitcoin max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Algorand max theoretical TPS is 1,341X higher than Bitcoin max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
Algorand transaction volume is 1.62X higher than Bitcoin transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
Algorand block time is 99.59% shorter than Bitcoin block time
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Finality
Algorand finality is 100% shorter than Bitcoin finality
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Type
Algorand and Bitcoin are both layer 1 blockchains
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Total Transactions
Algorand has 2.6X more total transactions than Bitcoin
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Launch Date
Algorand was launched 10 years after Bitcoin
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Algorand vs Bitcoin Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Algorand Nakamoto Coefficient is 4X higher than Bitcoin Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators/Miners
Algorand has 18X more validators than Bitcoin has miners
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Stake/Hashrate
Algorand stake is $337.9M, while Bitcoin hashrate is 1.29K EH/s
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Consensus Mechanism
Algorand is Pure Proof of Stake, while Bitcoin is PoW
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Governance
Algorand on-chain governance is better than Bitcoin off-chain governance
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Algorand vs Bitcoin Developer Activity New
Developers
Algorand has 71.52% fewer developers than Bitcoin
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Repos
Algorand has 7.32X more repos than Bitcoin
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Commits
Algorand has 67.87% fewer commits than Bitcoin
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Stars
Algorand has 95.06% fewer stars than Bitcoin
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Watchers
Algorand has 83.42% fewer watchers than Bitcoin
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Algorand vs Bitcoin Real-Time TPS Chart
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About Blockchains
About 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.
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.