Aptos vs Flow

Real-time TPS

Aptos TPS is 8.94X more than Flow TPS

45.31 tx/s

5.07 tx/s

Max TPS (100 blocks)

Aptos max TPS is 116X more than Flow max TPS

11,936 tx/s

103 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

Aptos max theoretical TPS is 41X more than Flow max theoretical TPS

160,000 tx/s

3,900 tx/s

Block Time

Aptos block time is 75.01% less than Flow block time

0.2s

0.8s

Finality

Aptos finality is 93.57% less than Flow finality

0.9s

14s

Type

Aptos and Flow are both layer 1 blockchains

Layer 1 blockchain

Governance

Aptos on-chain governance is better than Flow off-chain governance

On-chain

Off-chain

Launch Date

Aptos was launched 2 years after Flow

Oct 12, 2022

Jul 15, 2020

Aptos vs Flow Real-Time TPS Chart

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About Blockchains

About 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.

About Flow

Flow is a layer one blockchain designed from the ground up for consumer apps and the digital assets that power them. The network runs on a Proof of Stake consensus mechanism with a unique "multi-role" architecture that solves the blockchain trilemma, balancing scalability, efficiency, and cost.

FLOW ($FLOW) is the native utility token that is used for:

Fees for processing transactions and storing data.
Buying, selling, and trading assets on Flow
Staking and delegating to secure the network

Flow tools include:

Cadence, a purpose-built smart contract programming language designed for consumer-grade applications
Full EVM equivalence, allowing anything from Ethereum to work on Flow
Protocol-level account abstraction and mobile support for onboarding new users
Cross-chain interoperability with the wider web3 ecosystem
Developer hub with comprehensive documentation and tools