Real-time TPS

Algorand TPS is 97.85% less than Solana TPS

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16.56 tx/s
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773 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

Algorand max TPS is 20.93% less than Solana max TPS

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5,716 tx/s
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7,229 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

Algorand max theoretical TPS is 85.56% less than Solana max theoretical TPS

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9,384 tx/s
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65,000 tx/s

Block Time

Algorand block time is 6.51X more than Solana block time

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2.86s
Solana logo
0.44s

Finality

Algorand finality is 100% less than Solana finality

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0s
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12.8s

Type

Algorand and Solana are both layer 1 blockchains

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Layer 1 blockchain
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Layer 1 blockchain

Governance

Algorand on-chain governance is better than Solana off-chain governance

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On-chain
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Off-chain

Launch Date

Algorand was launched 9 months before Solana

Algorand
Jun 12, 2019
Solana
Mar 16, 2020

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About Blockchains

About Blockchains

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 Blockchains

Solana stands out as a high-performance blockchain, celebrated for its scalability, speed, and minimal transaction expenses. Featuring a distinctive consensus mechanism dubbed Proof of History (PoH), Solana achieves remarkable scalability and efficiency. Tailored to accommodate dApps, it excels in processing a vast number of transactions swiftly, thereby slashing processing durations and fees. These attributes make it a compelling platform for developers within the cryptocurrency realm.

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