Real-Time TPS
Bitcoin TPS is 57.04% less than Ethereum TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Bitcoin max TPS is 78.83% less than Ethereum max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Bitcoin max theoretical TPS is 94.12% less than Ethereum max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Bitcoin block time is 35X more than Ethereum block time
Finality
Bitcoin finality is 3.75X more than Ethereum finality
Type
Bitcoin and Ethereum are both layer 1 blockchains
Governance Model
The governance types of Bitcoin and Ethereum are both off-chain
Launch Date
Bitcoin was launched 7 years before Ethereum
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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 Ethereum?
Ethereum emerges as a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform empowering developers to craft and deploy smart contracts alongside dApps. Pioneering the smart contract concept, Ethereum enables self-executing agreements with terms directly encoded into its blockchain, eliminating the need for intermediaries. Additionally, Ethereum serves as a hub for the creation and exchange of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) and various digital assets. Its intrinsic cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), facilitates network transactions and incentivizes miners to uphold network security. Ethereum's evolution to Ethereum 2.0 introduces a proof-of-stake (PoS) mechanism, aiming to enhance scalability and energy efficiency.