Real-Time TPS
Cardano TPS is coming soon, while Polkadot TPS is 0.06 tx/s
Max Recorded TPS
Cardano max TPS is coming soon, while Polkadot max TPS is 112 tx/s
Block Time
Cardano block time is coming soon, while Polkadot block time is 6.02s
Finality
Cardano finality is coming soon, while Polkadot finality is 1m
Type
Cardano and Polkadot are both layer 1 blockchains
Governance Model
Cardano governance is coming soon, while Polkadot governance is on-chain
Launch Date
Cardano was launched 3 years before Polkadot
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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 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.