Real-Time TPS
Cardano TPS is coming soon, while Solana TPS is 878 tx/s
Max Recorded TPS
Cardano max TPS is coming soon, while Solana max TPS is 7,229 tx/s
Block Time
Cardano block time is coming soon, while Solana block time is 0.47s
Finality
Cardano finality is coming soon, while Solana finality is 12.8s
Type
Cardano and Solana are both layer 1 blockchains
Governance Model
Cardano governance is coming soon, while Solana governance is off-chain
Launch Date
Cardano was launched 2 years before Solana
Other Comparisons
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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 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.