Real-time TPS
Cardano TPS is 4.99X more than Polkadot TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Cardano max TPS is 89.61% less than Polkadot max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Cardano max theoretical TPS is 98.79% less than Polkadot max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Cardano block time is 3.46X more than Polkadot block time
Finality
Cardano finality is 2X more than Polkadot finality
Type
Cardano and Polkadot are both layer 1 blockchains
Governance
The governance types of Cardano and Polkadot are both on-chain
Launch Date
Cardano was launched 3 years before Polkadot
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About Blockchains
About Blockchains
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.
About Blockchains
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.