Algorand vs Stellar

Algorand vs Stellar Scalability

Real-time TPS

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Algorand TPS is 94.47% lower than Stellar TPS

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6.19 tx/s
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112 tx/s

Max TPS (100 blocks)

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Algorand max TPS is 31X higher than Stellar max TPS

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5,716 tx/s
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183.1 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

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Algorand max theoretical TPS is 4.62X higher than Stellar max theoretical TPS

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9,384 tx/s
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2,032 tx/s

Transaction Volume

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Algorand transaction volume is 94.47% lower than Stellar transaction volume

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22,277 txns
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403,174 txns

Block Time

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Algorand block time is 52.07% shorter than Stellar block time

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2.79s
Stellar logo
5.82s

Finality

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Algorand finality is the same as Stellar finality

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0s
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0s

Type

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Algorand and Stellar are both layer 1 blockchains

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Layer 1 blockchain
Stellar logo
Layer 1 blockchain

Launch Date

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Algorand was launched 5 years after Stellar

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Jun 12, 2019
Stellar logo
Jul 31, 2014

Algorand vs Stellar Decentralization

Nakamoto Coefficient

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Algorand Nakamoto Coefficient is 4X higher than Stellar Nakamoto Coefficient

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12
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3

Validators

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Algorand has 23X more validators than Stellar

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1,867
Stellar logo
82

Stake

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Algorand stake is $466M, while Stellar has no data

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$466M
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Consensus Mechanism

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Algorand is Pure Proof of Stake, while Stellar is Stellar Consensus Protocol

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Pure Proof of Stake
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Stellar Consensus Protocol

Governance

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Algorand and Stellar governance are both on-chain

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On-chain
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On-chain

Algorand vs Stellar Developer Activity New

Developers

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Algorand has 18.29% fewer developers than Stellar

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536
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656

Repos

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Algorand has 1.39X more repos than Stellar

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160
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115

Commits

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Algorand has 21.42% fewer commits than Stellar

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35,276
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44,892

Stars

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Algorand has 52.05% fewer stars than Stellar

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5,059
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10,551

Watchers

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Algorand has 59.94% fewer watchers than Stellar

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981
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2,449

Algorand vs Stellar 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 Stellar

Stellar empowers builders to unlock human and economic potential. It combines a powerful, decentralized blockchain network with a global ecosystem of innovators to create opportunities as borderless as ideas. It offers the tools to make a difference in the real world through new digital asset products and services that enhance access to the global financial system.

Blockchains Socials

Algorand Socials

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