Real-Time TPS
Bitcoin TPS is 21X more than Cardano TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Bitcoin max TPS is 1.14X more than Cardano max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Bitcoin max theoretical TPS is 61.15% less than Cardano max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Bitcoin block time is 27X more than Cardano block time
Finality
Bitcoin finality is 30X more than Cardano finality
Type
Bitcoin and Cardano are both layer 1 blockchains
Governance Model
Bitcoin off-chain governance is worse than Cardano on-chain governance
Launch Date
Bitcoin was launched 9 years before Cardano
Other Comparisons
Bitcoin Comparisons
About Blockchains
What is 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.
What is Cardano?
Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain platform: the first to be founded on peer-reviewed research and developed through evidence-based methods. It combines pioneering technologies to provide unparalleled security and sustainability to decentralized applications, systems, and societies.