Bitcoin vs Hedera
Bitcoin vs Hedera Scalability
Real-time TPS
Bitcoin TPS is 38.47% lower than Hedera TPS
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Bitcoin max TPS is 99.6% lower than Hedera max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Bitcoin max theoretical TPS is 99.93% lower than Hedera max theoretical TPS
Transaction Volume
Bitcoin transaction volume is 38.47% lower than Hedera transaction volume
Block Time
Bitcoin block time is 436X longer than Hedera block time
Finality
Bitcoin finality is 100% longer than Hedera finality
Type
Bitcoin and Hedera are both layer 1 blockchains
Launch Date
Bitcoin was launched 11 years before Hedera
Bitcoin vs Hedera Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Bitcoin Nakamoto Coefficient is 50% lower than Hedera Nakamoto Coefficient
Validators/Miners
Bitcoin has 3.52X more miners than Hedera has validators
Stake/Hashrate
Bitcoin hashrate is 986 EH/s, while Hedera stake is $3.433B
Consensus Mechanism
Bitcoin is PoW, while Hedera is PoS
Governance
Bitcoin off-chain governance is better than Hedera council governance
Bitcoin vs Hedera Developer Activity New
Developers
Bitcoin has 2.91X more developers than Hedera
Repos
Bitcoin has 72.5% fewer repos than Hedera
Commits
Bitcoin has 3.79X more commits than Hedera
Stars
Bitcoin has 64X more stars than Hedera
Watchers
Bitcoin has 6.63X more watchers than Hedera
Bitcoin vs Hedera Real-Time TPS Chart
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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 Hedera
Hedera operates as a public network employing the hashgraph consensus algorithm for rapid and secure transaction validation. Governed by a council of esteemed organizations, Hedera ensures consistent progress and decentralization. Distinguished by its high throughput, security, and fair transaction ordering, Hedera strives to establish a trust layer for the internet.