Real-time TPS

Bitcoin TPS is 84.26% less than Algorand TPS

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4.33 tx/s
Algorand logo
27.54 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

Bitcoin max TPS is 99.76% less than Algorand max TPS

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13.2 tx/s
Algorand logo
5,716 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

Bitcoin max theoretical TPS is 99.92% less than Algorand max theoretical TPS

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7 tx/s
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9,384 tx/s

Block Time

Bitcoin block time is 172X more than Algorand block time

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8m 12s
Algorand logo
2.87s

Finality

Bitcoin finality is 100% more than Algorand finality

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1h
Algorand logo
0s

Type

Bitcoin and Algorand are both layer 1 blockchains

Bitcoin logo
Layer 1 blockchain
Algorand logo
Layer 1 blockchain

Governance

Bitcoin off-chain governance is worse than Algorand on-chain governance

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Off-chain
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On-chain

Launch Date

Bitcoin was launched 10 years before Algorand

Bitcoin
Jan 3, 2009
Algorand
Jun 12, 2019

Other Comparisons

About Blockchains

About Blockchains

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.

About Blockchains

Algorand emerges as a blockchain platform committed to fostering transparency and enabling the growth of decentralized projects and applications. Operating as a public, decentralized blockchain, it leverages a Pure Proof-of-Stake (PPoS) consensus mechanism to uphold network security, efficiency, and decentralization. Powered by the Algorand Consensus Algorithm, the network employs a combination of cryptographic techniques and random selection to attain consensus, effectively addressing the constraints of traditional consensus mechanisms.

Blockchains Socials

Bitcoin Socials

Algorand Socials