Real-Time TPS
Aptos TPS is 158X more than Polkadot TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Aptos max TPS is 67X more than Polkadot max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Aptos max theoretical TPS is 107X more than Polkadot max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Aptos block time is 96.01% less than Polkadot block time
Finality
Aptos finality is 98.5% less than Polkadot finality
Type
Aptos and Polkadot are both layer 1 blockchains
Governance Model
The governance types of Aptos and Polkadot are both on-chain
Launch Date
Aptos was launched 2 years after Polkadot
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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 Polkadot?
Polkadot stands out among other blockchain projects for its focus on enhancing the foundational infrastructure of dApps. It aims to enable interoperability between blockchain ecosystems, facilitating seamless communication without intermediaries. Functioning as a "network of networks," Polkadot utilizes parachains — specialized blockchains with unique functionalities and tokens — to enable interaction between diverse blockchain architectures. Powered by the nominated proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus algorithm and drawing inspiration from the Ouroboros protocol, Polkadot offers a robust framework for building interconnected and scalable decentralized systems.