Compare Algorand vs Ethereum
Algorand vs Ethereum Scalability
Real-time TPS (1H)
Algorand TPS is 59.85% lower than Ethereum TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Algorand max TPS is 92X higher than Ethereum max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Algorand max theoretical TPS is 53X higher than Ethereum max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
Algorand transaction volume is 59.85% lower than Ethereum transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
Algorand block time is 77.25% shorter than Ethereum block time
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Finality
Algorand finality is 100% shorter than Ethereum finality
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Type
Algorand and Ethereum are both layer 1 blockchains
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Total Transactions
Algorand has 1.08X more total transactions than Ethereum
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Launch Date
Algorand was launched 4 years after Ethereum
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Algorand vs Ethereum Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Algorand Nakamoto Coefficient is 6X higher than Ethereum Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators
Algorand has 99.81% fewer validators than Ethereum
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Stake
Algorand stake is 99.75% lower than Ethereum stake
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Consensus Mechanism
Algorand is Pure Proof of Stake, while Ethereum is PoS
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Governance
Algorand on-chain governance is better than Ethereum off-chain governance
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Algorand vs Ethereum Developer Activity New
Developers
Algorand has 91.11% fewer developers than Ethereum
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Repos
Algorand has 37.2% fewer repos than Ethereum
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Commits
Algorand has 89% fewer commits than Ethereum
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Stars
Algorand has 96.13% fewer stars than Ethereum
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Watchers
Algorand has 90.86% fewer watchers than Ethereum
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Algorand vs Ethereum 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 Ethereum
Ethereum emerges as a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform empowering developers to craft and deploy smart contracts alongside dApps. Pioneering the smart contract concept, Ethereum enables self-executing agreements with terms directly encoded into its blockchain, eliminating the need for intermediaries. Additionally, Ethereum serves as a hub for the creation and exchange of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) and various digital assets. Its intrinsic cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), facilitates network transactions and incentivizes miners to uphold network security. Ethereum's evolution to Ethereum 2.0 introduces a proof-of-stake (PoS) mechanism, aiming to enhance scalability and energy efficiency.