Real-time TPS
BlockDAG TPS is coming soon, while Polkadot TPS is 0.08 tx/s
Max TPS (100 blocks)
BlockDAG max TPS is coming soon, while Polkadot max TPS is 454.2 tx/s
Max Theoretical TPS
BlockDAG max theoretical TPS is coming soon, while Polkadot max theoretical TPS is 10,000 tx/s
Total Transactions
BlockDAG total txns is coming soon, while Polkadot total txns is 281 txns
Block Time
BlockDAG block time is coming soon, while Polkadot block time is 6.04s
Finality
BlockDAG finality is coming soon, while Polkadot finality is 30s
Type
BlockDAG type is unknown, while Polkadot is a layer 1 blockchain
Governance
BlockDAG governance is coming soon, while Polkadot governance is on-chain
Launch Date
The BlockDAG launch date is unknown, while Polkadot was launched on May 26, 2020
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About Blockchains
About BlockDAG
BlockDAG is a Layer 1 proof of work consensus mechanism that evolves the crypto sphere with a cutting-edge Directed Acyclic Graph structure building on the foundations of Bitcoin & Kaspa
About 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.