Real-time TPS

Cronos TPS is 83.75% less than Bitcoin TPS

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0.93 tx/s
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5.74 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

Cronos max TPS is 11X more than Bitcoin max TPS

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142 tx/s
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13.2 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

Cronos max theoretical TPS is 73X more than Bitcoin max theoretical TPS

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510 tx/s
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7 tx/s

Block Time

Cronos block time is 99.13% less than Bitcoin block time

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5.82s
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11m 11s

Finality

Cronos finality is 100% less than Bitcoin finality

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0s
Bitcoin logo
1h

Type

Cronos and Bitcoin are both layer 1 blockchains

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Layer 1 blockchain
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Layer 1 blockchain

Governance

Cronos on-chain governance is better than Bitcoin off-chain governance

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On-chain
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Off-chain

Launch Date

Cronos was launched 13 years after Bitcoin

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Nov 8, 2021
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Jan 3, 2009

Other Comparisons

About Blockchains

About Blockchains

Cronos emerges as an interoperable blockchain, streamlining the migration of applications and crypto assets from various chains while prioritizing low transaction costs, rapid throughput, and fast finalization times. It operates as an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible chain, augmented with support for Inter-Blockchain Communications (IBC) networks based on the Cosmos SDK. This integration empowers developers to create and launch dApps atop the EVM infrastructure.

About Blockchains

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.

Blockchains Socials

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