Bitcoin vs Hedera

Real-time TPS

Bitcoin TPS is 77.89% less than Hedera TPS

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4.54 tx/s
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20.51 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

Bitcoin max TPS is 99.6% less than Hedera max TPS

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13.2 tx/s
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3,302 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

Bitcoin max theoretical TPS is 99.93% less than Hedera max theoretical TPS

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7 tx/s
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10,000 tx/s

Block Time

Bitcoin block time is 407X more than Hedera block time

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13m 37s
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2.01s

Finality

Bitcoin finality is 514X more than Hedera finality

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1h
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7s

Type

Bitcoin and Hedera are both layer 1 blockchains

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Layer 1 blockchain
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Layer 1 blockchain

Governance

Bitcoin off-chain governance is better than Hedera council governance

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Off-chain
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Council

Launch Date

Bitcoin was launched 11 years before Hedera

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Jan 3, 2009
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Sep 16, 2019

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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.

Blockchains Socials

Bitcoin Socials

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