Real-Time TPS
Cardano TPS is coming soon, while Bitcoin TPS is 2.8 tx/s
Max Recorded TPS
Cardano max TPS is coming soon, while Bitcoin max TPS is 13.2 tx/s
Block Time
Cardano block time is coming soon, while Bitcoin block time is 11m 56s
Finality
Cardano finality is coming soon, while Bitcoin finality is 1h
Type
Cardano and Bitcoin are both layer 1 blockchains
Governance Model
Cardano governance is coming soon, while Bitcoin governance is off-chain
Launch Date
Cardano was launched 9 years after Bitcoin
Other Comparisons
Cardano Comparisons
About Blockchains
What is Cardano?
Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain platform: the first to be founded on peer-reviewed research and developed through evidence-based methods. It combines pioneering technologies to provide unparalleled security and sustainability to decentralized applications, systems, and societies.
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.