Algorand vs Solana

Real-time TPS

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Algorand TPS is 98.53% less than Solana TPS

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15.98 tx/s
Solana logo
1,092 tx/s

Max TPS (100 blocks)

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Algorand max TPS is 1.97X more than Solana max TPS

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5,716 tx/s
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2,909 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

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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
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Total Transactions

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Algorand total txns is 98.53% less than Solana total txns

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57,515 txns
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3,929,848 txns

Block Time

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Algorand block time is 6.88X more than Solana block time

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2.77s
Solana logo
0.4s

Finality

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Algorand finality is 100% less than Solana finality

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0s
Solana logo
12.8s

Type

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Algorand and Solana are both layer 1 blockchains

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Layer 1 blockchain
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Layer 1 blockchain

Governance

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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

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Algorand was launched 9 months before Solana

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Jun 12, 2019
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Mar 16, 2020

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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 Solana

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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