Compare Algorand vs Cardano
Algorand vs Cardano Scalability
Real-time TPS (1H)
Algorand TPS is 21X higher than Cardano TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Algorand max TPS is 492X higher than Cardano max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Algorand max theoretical TPS is 521X higher than Cardano max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
Algorand transaction volume is 21X higher than Cardano transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
Algorand block time is 86.46% shorter than Cardano block time
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Finality
Algorand finality is 100% shorter than Cardano finality
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Type
Algorand and Cardano are both layer 1 blockchains
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Total Transactions
Algorand has 28X more total transactions than Cardano
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Launch Date
Algorand was launched 2 years after Cardano
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Algorand vs Cardano Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Algorand Nakamoto Coefficient is 52% lower than Cardano Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators
Algorand has 14.21% fewer validators than Cardano
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Stake
Algorand stake is 97.69% lower than Cardano stake
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Consensus Mechanism
Algorand is Pure Proof of Stake, while Cardano is PoS
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Governance
Algorand and Cardano governance are both on-chain
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Algorand vs Cardano Developer Activity New
Developers
Algorand has 84.69% fewer developers than Cardano
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Repos
Algorand has 9.55% fewer repos than Cardano
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Commits
Algorand has 84.1% fewer commits than Cardano
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Stars
Algorand has 55.88% fewer stars than Cardano
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Watchers
Algorand has 55.51% fewer watchers than Cardano
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Algorand vs Cardano 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 Cardano
Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain platform: the first to be founded on peer-reviewed research and developed through evidence-based methods. It combines pioneering technologies to provide unparalleled security and sustainability to decentralized applications, systems, and societies.