Real-time TPS
Arbitrum TPS is 173X more than Polkadot TPS
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Arbitrum max TPS is 2.43X more than Polkadot max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Arbitrum max theoretical TPS is 4X more than Polkadot max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Arbitrum block time is 95.82% less than Polkadot block time
Finality
Arbitrum finality is 16X more than Polkadot finality
Type
Arbitrum is a layer 2 blockchain, while Polkadot is a layer 1 blockchain
Governance
Arbitrum and Polkadot governance are both coming soon
Launch Date
Arbitrum was launched 1 year after Polkadot
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About Blockchains
About Arbitrum
Arbitrum serves as a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, leveraging rollups to significantly boost scalability and reduce transaction costs while maintaining robust security. It enables developers to execute EVM-compatible smart contracts with a substantially higher transaction throughput and lower fees compared to Ethereum's main chain, making it a compelling platform for decentralized application development.
About 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.