Real-time TPS

Algorand TPS is 219X more than Polkadot TPS

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25.34 tx/s
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0.12 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

Algorand max TPS is 13X more than Polkadot max TPS

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5,716 tx/s
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454 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

Algorand max theoretical TPS is 6.26X more than Polkadot max theoretical TPS

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9,384 tx/s
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1,500 tx/s

Block Time

Algorand block time is 52.01% less than Polkadot block time

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2.9s
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6.04s

Finality

Algorand finality is 100% less than Polkadot finality

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0s
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1m

Type

Algorand and Polkadot are both layer 1 blockchains

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Layer 1 blockchain
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Layer 1 blockchain

Governance

Algorand and Polkadot governance are both coming soon

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On-chain
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On-chain

Launch Date

Algorand was launched 1 year before Polkadot

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Jun 12, 2019
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May 26, 2020

Other Comparisons

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 Polkadot

Polkadot stands out among other blockchain projects for its focus on enhancing the foundational infrastructure of dApps. It aims to enable interoperability between blockchain ecosystems, facilitating seamless communication without intermediaries. Functioning as a "network of networks," Polkadot utilizes parachains — specialized blockchains with unique functionalities and tokens — to enable interaction between diverse blockchain architectures. Powered by the nominated proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus algorithm and drawing inspiration from the Ouroboros protocol, Polkadot offers a robust framework for building interconnected and scalable decentralized systems.

Blockchains Socials

Algorand Socials

Polkadot Socials