Real-time TPS
Avalanche TPS is 99.74% less than Solana TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Avalanche max TPS is 98.71% less than Solana max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Avalanche max theoretical TPS is 99.45% less than Solana max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Avalanche block time is 4.92X more than Solana block time
Finality
Avalanche finality is 100% less than Solana finality
Type
Avalanche and Solana are both layer 1 blockchains
Governance
Avalanche on-chain governance is better than Solana off-chain governance
Launch Date
Avalanche was launched 6 months after Solana
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About Blockchains
About Avalanche
Avalanche emerges as a rapid, scalable blockchain platform facilitating the seamless creation and deployment of dApps. Distinguished by its unique consensus mechanism, it's particularly good for DeFi applications, allowing high throughput and nearly instant finality. Its architecture allows for a network of interconnected blockchains, each safeguarded by dynamic subsets of validators, ensuring scalability while maintaining speed, reliability, and security.
About Solana
Solana stands out as a high-performance blockchain, celebrated for its scalability, speed, and minimal transaction expenses. Featuring a distinctive consensus mechanism dubbed Proof of History (PoH), Solana achieves remarkable scalability and efficiency. Tailored to accommodate dApps, it excels in processing a vast number of transactions swiftly, thereby slashing processing durations and fees. These attributes make it a compelling platform for developers within the cryptocurrency realm.