Compare Algorand vs BNB Chain
Algorand vs BNB Chain Scalability
Real-time TPS (1H)
Algorand TPS is 97.12% lower than BNB Chain TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Algorand max TPS is 2.25X higher than BNB Chain max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Algorand max theoretical TPS is 4.22X higher than BNB Chain max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
Algorand transaction volume is 97.12% lower than BNB Chain transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
Algorand block time is 3.72X longer than BNB Chain block time
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Finality
Algorand finality is 100% shorter than BNB Chain finality
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Type
Algorand and BNB Chain are both layer 1 blockchains
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Total Transactions
Algorand has 66.35% fewer total transactions than BNB Chain
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Launch Date
Algorand was launched 1 year before BNB Chain
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Algorand vs BNB Chain Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Algorand Nakamoto Coefficient is 1.71X higher than BNB Chain Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators
Algorand has 41X more validators than BNB Chain
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Stake
Algorand stake is 98.75% lower than BNB Chain stake
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Consensus Mechanism
Algorand is Pure Proof of Stake, while BNB Chain is Proof of Staked Authority
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Governance
Algorand and BNB Chain governance are both on-chain
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Algorand vs BNB Chain Developer Activity New
Developers
Algorand has 85.84% fewer developers than BNB Chain
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Repos
Algorand has 1.13X more repos than BNB Chain
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Commits
Algorand has 77.7% fewer commits than BNB Chain
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Stars
Algorand has 62.74% fewer stars than BNB Chain
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Watchers
Algorand has 45.29% fewer watchers than BNB Chain
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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.