Algorand vs Hedera

Algorand vs Hedera Scalability

Real-time TPS

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Algorand TPS is 23.31% lower than Hedera TPS

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6.19 tx/s
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8.07 tx/s

Max TPS (100 blocks)

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Algorand max TPS is 1.73X higher than Hedera max TPS

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5,716 tx/s
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3,302 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

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Algorand max theoretical TPS is 6.16% lower than Hedera max theoretical TPS

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9,384 tx/s
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10,000 tx/s

Transaction Volume

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Algorand transaction volume is 23.31% lower than Hedera transaction volume

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22,277 txns
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29,049 txns

Block Time

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Algorand block time is 1.39X longer than Hedera block time

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2.79s
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2s

Finality

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Algorand finality is the same as Hedera finality

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0s
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0s

Type

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Algorand and Hedera are both layer 1 blockchains

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Layer 1 blockchain
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Layer 1 blockchain

Launch Date

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Algorand was launched 3 months before Hedera

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Jun 12, 2019
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Sep 16, 2019

Algorand vs Hedera Decentralization

Nakamoto Coefficient

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Algorand Nakamoto Coefficient is 2X higher than Hedera Nakamoto Coefficient

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12
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6

Validators

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Algorand has 60X more validators than Hedera

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1,867
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31

Stake

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Algorand stake is 86.56% lower than Hedera stake

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$466M
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$3.469B

Consensus Mechanism

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Algorand is Pure Proof of Stake, while Hedera is PoS

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Pure Proof of Stake
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Proof of Stake (PoS)

Governance

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Algorand on-chain governance is better than Hedera council governance

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On-chain
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Council

Algorand vs Hedera Developer Activity New

Developers

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Algorand has 16.51% fewer developers than Hedera

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536
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642

Repos

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Algorand has 2X more repos than Hedera

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160
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80

Commits

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Algorand has 1.18X more commits than Hedera

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35,276
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29,960

Stars

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Algorand has 3.16X more stars than Hedera

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5,059
Hedera logo
1,600

Watchers

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Algorand has 1.16X more watchers than Hedera

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981
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843

Algorand vs Hedera 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 Hedera

Hedera operates as a public network employing the hashgraph consensus algorithm for rapid and secure transaction validation. Governed by a council of esteemed organizations, Hedera ensures consistent progress and decentralization. Distinguished by its high throughput, security, and fair transaction ordering, Hedera strives to establish a trust layer for the internet.

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