Real-Time TPS
Bitcoin TPS is 362X more than Polkadot TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Bitcoin max TPS is 88.2% less than Polkadot max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Bitcoin max theoretical TPS is 99.53% less than Polkadot max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Bitcoin block time is 89X more than Polkadot block time
Finality
Bitcoin finality is 60X more than Polkadot finality
Type
Bitcoin and Polkadot are both layer 1 blockchains
Governance Model
Bitcoin off-chain governance is worse than Polkadot on-chain governance
Launch Date
Bitcoin was launched 11 years before Polkadot
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 Polkadot?
Polkadot stands out among other blockchain projects for its focus on enhancing the foundational infrastructure of dApps. It aims to enable interoperability between blockchain ecosystems, facilitating seamless communication without intermediaries. Functioning as a "network of networks," Polkadot utilizes parachains — specialized blockchains with unique functionalities and tokens — to enable interaction between diverse blockchain architectures. Powered by the nominated proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus algorithm and drawing inspiration from the Ouroboros protocol, Polkadot offers a robust framework for building interconnected and scalable decentralized systems.