Compare Algorand vs BNB Chain

Algorand vs BNB Chain Scalability

Real-time TPS (1H)

Algorand TPS is 96.39% lower than BNB Chain TPS

Algorand logo
10.5 tx/s
BNB Chain logo
290.9 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Max TPS (100 blocks)

Algorand max TPS is 2.25X higher than BNB Chain max TPS

Algorand logo
5,716 tx/s
BNB Chain logo
2,545 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Max Theoretical TPS

Algorand max theoretical TPS is 4.22X higher than BNB Chain max theoretical TPS

Algorand logo
9,384 tx/s
BNB Chain logo
2,222 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Transaction Volume (1H)

Algorand transaction volume is 96.39% lower than BNB Chain transaction volume

Algorand logo
37.8K txns
BNB Chain logo
1.05M txns

Data from Chainspect

Block Time (1H)

Algorand block time is 3.78X longer than BNB Chain block time

Algorand logo
2.84s
BNB Chain logo
0.75s

Data from Chainspect

Finality

Algorand finality is 100% shorter than BNB Chain finality

Algorand logo
0s
BNB Chain logo
2s

Data from Chainspect

Type

Algorand and BNB Chain are both layer 1 blockchains

Algorand logo
Layer 1 blockchain
BNB Chain logo
Layer 1 blockchain

Data from Chainspect

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Total Transactions

Algorand has 65.06% fewer total transactions than BNB Chain

Algorand logo
3.25B txns
BNB Chain logo
9.3B txns

Data from Chainspect

Launch Date

Algorand was launched 1 year before BNB Chain

Algorand logo
Jun 12, 2019
BNB Chain logo
Sep 1, 2020

Data from Chainspect

Algorand vs BNB Chain Decentralization

Nakamoto Coefficient

Algorand Nakamoto Coefficient is 1.71X higher than BNB Chain Nakamoto Coefficient

Algorand logo
12
BNB Chain logo
7

Data from Chainspect

Validators

Algorand has 41X more validators than BNB Chain

Algorand logo
1,857
BNB Chain logo
45

Data from Chainspect

Stake

Algorand stake is 98.22% lower than BNB Chain stake

Algorand logo
$425.2M
BNB Chain logo
$24.02B

Data from Chainspect

Consensus Mechanism

Algorand is Pure Proof of Stake, while BNB Chain is Proof of Staked Authority

Algorand logo
Pure Proof of Stake
BNB Chain logo
Proof of Staked Authority

Data from Chainspect

Governance

Algorand and BNB Chain governance are both on-chain

Algorand logo
On-chain
BNB Chain logo
On-chain

Data from Chainspect

Algorand vs BNB Chain Developer Activity New

Developers

Algorand has 85.86% fewer developers than BNB Chain

Algorand logo
536
BNB Chain logo
3,791

Data from Chainspect

Repos

Algorand has 1.12X more repos than BNB Chain

Algorand logo
161
BNB Chain logo
144

Data from Chainspect

Commits

Algorand has 78.5% fewer commits than BNB Chain

Algorand logo
35,675
BNB Chain logo
165,937

Data from Chainspect

Stars

Algorand has 62.54% fewer stars than BNB Chain

Algorand logo
5,088
BNB Chain logo
13,583

Data from Chainspect

Watchers

Algorand has 45.12% fewer watchers than BNB Chain

Algorand logo
923
BNB Chain logo
1,682

Data from Chainspect

Algorand vs BNB Chain 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 BNB Chain

The BNB Chain, formerly known as Binance Smart Chain (BSC), is a blockchain platform introduced by the cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Its native token, BNB, serves various roles within the ecosystem. BNB acts as the network's transaction fuel, similar to gas on Ethereum, and grants users governance rights to participate in on-chain decision-making. In September 2020, Binance introduced the BNB Smart Chain alongside the BNB Beacon Chain, extending BNB's functionality. The BNB Smart Chain supports smart contracts and staking, offering an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible infrastructure. This dual-chain design aims to provide a high-performance, cost-effective environment for the blockchain community, ensuring compatibility with existing Ethereum tools and dApps while improving scalability and user experience.

Blockchains Socials

Algorand Socials

BNB Chain Socials