Real-Time TPS


Aptos TPS is 7.96 tx/s, while Cardano TPS is coming soon

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7.96 tx/s
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Soon

Max Recorded TPS


Aptos max TPS is 7,480 tx/s, while Cardano max TPS is coming soon

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7,480 tx/s
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Soon

Block Time


Aptos block time is 0.24s, while Cardano block time is coming soon

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0.24s
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Soon

Finality


Aptos finality is 0.9s, while Cardano finality is coming soon

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0.9s
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Soon

Type


Aptos and Cardano are both layer 1 blockchains

Aptos logo
Layer 1 blockchain
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Layer 1 blockchain

Governance Model


Aptos governance is on-chain, while Cardano governance is coming soon

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On-chain
Cardano logo
Soon

Launch Date


Aptos was launched 5 years after Cardano

Aptos
Oct 12, 2022
Cardano
Sep 27, 2017

Other Comparisons

About Blockchains

What is Aptos?


Aptos is a Layer 1 blockchain platform focused on safety and scalability, driving growth within a decentralized network and developer ecosystem with the Move programming language.

What is Cardano?


Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain platform: the first to be founded on peer-reviewed research and developed through evidence-based methods. It combines pioneering technologies to provide unparalleled security and sustainability to decentralized applications, systems, and societies.

Blockchains Socials

Aptos Socials


Cardano Socials