Bitcoin vs Flow

Real-time TPS

Bitcoin TPS is 2.66X more than Flow TPS

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6.45 tx/s
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2.42 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

Bitcoin max TPS is 87.13% less than Flow max TPS

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13.2 tx/s
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103 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

Bitcoin max theoretical TPS is 99.82% less than Flow max theoretical TPS

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7 tx/s
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3,900 tx/s

Block Time

Bitcoin block time is 444X more than Flow block time

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5m 56s
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0.8s

Finality

Bitcoin finality is 257X more than Flow finality

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1h
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14s

Type

Bitcoin and Flow are both layer 1 blockchains

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Layer 1 blockchain
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Layer 1 blockchain

Governance

Bitcoin and Flow governance are both coming soon

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Off-chain
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Off-chain

Launch Date

Bitcoin was launched 12 years before Flow

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Jan 3, 2009
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Jul 15, 2020

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About Blockchains

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.

About Flow

Flow is a layer one blockchain designed from the ground up for consumer apps and the digital assets that power them. The network runs on a Proof of Stake consensus mechanism with a unique "multi-role" architecture that solves the blockchain trilemma, balancing scalability, efficiency, and cost.

FLOW ($FLOW) is the native utility token that is used for:

  • Fees for processing transactions and storing data.
  • Buying, selling, and trading assets on Flow
  • Staking and delegating to secure the network

Flow tools include:

  • Cadence, a purpose-built smart contract programming language designed for consumer-grade applications
  • Full EVM equivalence, allowing anything from Ethereum to work on Flow
  • Protocol-level account abstraction and mobile support for onboarding new users
  • Cross-chain interoperability with the wider web3 ecosystem
  • Developer hub with comprehensive documentation and tools

Blockchains Socials

Bitcoin Socials

Flow Socials