ARK vs Bitcoin

ARK vs Bitcoin Scalability

Real-time TPS

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ARK has no data, while Bitcoin TPS is 4.99 tx/s

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4.99 tx/s

Max TPS (100 blocks)

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ARK has no data, while Bitcoin max TPS is 13.2 tx/s

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13.2 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

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ARK has no data, while Bitcoin max theoretical TPS is 7 tx/s

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7 tx/s

Transaction Volume

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ARK has no data, while Bitcoin transaction volume is 17,981 txns

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17,981 txns

Block Time

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ARK has no data, while Bitcoin block time is 12m 33s

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12m 33s

Finality

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ARK has no data, while Bitcoin finality is 1h

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1h

Type

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ARK has no data, while Bitcoin is a layer 1 blockchain

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Layer 1 blockchain

Launch Date

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ARK has no data, while Bitcoin was launched on Jan 3, 2009

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Jan 3, 2009

ARK vs Bitcoin Decentralization New

Nakamoto Coefficient

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ARK has no data, while Bitcoin Nakamoto Coefficient is 3

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3

Validators/Miners

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ARK has no data, while Bitcoin has 95 miners

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95

Stake/Hashrate

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ARK has no data, while Bitcoin hashrate is 898 EH/s

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898 EH/s

Consensus Mechanism

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ARK has no data, while Bitcoin is PoW

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Proof of Work (PoW)

Governance

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ARK has no data, while Bitcoin governance is off-chain

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Off-chain

Other Comparisons

About Blockchains

About ARK

ARK is a Modular Layer 1 Blockchain built with Javascript utilizing Delegated-Proof-of-Stake (DPoS) Consensus. Powering the $ARK Token since 2017, ARK is at the forefront of the Web3 revolution.

About Bitcoin

Bitcoin stands as a leading cryptocurrency and payment network, utilizing peer-to-peer technology to operate without central authorities. It embraces global participation as an open-source platform. A notable advancement in Bitcoin is the introduction of ordinals and inscriptions. Launched in January 2023, the Bitcoin ordinals protocol enables the embedding of digital content like art, text, or video directly onto the Bitcoin blockchain. This innovation allows for the creation of exclusive digital collectibles, giving each satoshi a unique identity and purpose, broadening Bitcoin's utility beyond its role as a store of value.

Blockchains Socials

ARK Socials

Bitcoin Socials