Real-Time TPS
BNB Chain TPS is 95.44% less than Solana TPS
Max Recorded TPS
BNB Chain max TPS is 76.05% less than Solana max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
BNB Chain max theoretical TPS is 96.58% less than Solana max theoretical TPS
Block Time
BNB Chain block time is 6.34X more than Solana block time
Finality
BNB Chain finality is 41.4% less than Solana finality
Type
BNB Chain and Solana are both layer 1 blockchains
Governance Model
BNB Chain on-chain governance is better than Solana off-chain governance
Launch Date
BNB Chain was launched 6 months after Solana
Other Comparisons
About Blockchains
What is BNB Chain?
The BNB Chain, formerly known as Binance Smart Chain (BSC), is a blockchain platform introduced by the cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Its native token, BNB, serves various roles within the ecosystem. BNB acts as the network's transaction fuel, similar to gas on Ethereum, and grants users governance rights to participate in on-chain decision-making. In September 2020, Binance introduced the BNB Smart Chain alongside the BNB Beacon Chain, extending BNB's functionality. The BNB Smart Chain supports smart contracts and staking, offering an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible infrastructure. This dual-chain design aims to provide a high-performance, cost-effective environment for the blockchain community, ensuring compatibility with existing Ethereum tools and dApps while improving scalability and user experience.
What is Solana?
Solana stands out as a high-performance blockchain, celebrated for its scalability, speed, and minimal transaction expenses. Featuring a distinctive consensus mechanism dubbed Proof of History (PoH), Solana achieves remarkable scalability and efficiency. Tailored to accommodate dApps, it excels in processing a vast number of transactions swiftly, thereby slashing processing durations and fees. These attributes make it a compelling platform for developers within the cryptocurrency realm.