Real-time TPS

Ethereum TPS is 2.88X more than Bitcoin TPS

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12.25 tx/s
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4.25 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

Ethereum max TPS is 4.72X more than Bitcoin max TPS

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62.34 tx/s
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13.2 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

Ethereum max theoretical TPS is 17X more than Bitcoin max theoretical TPS

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119 tx/s
Bitcoin logo
7 tx/s

Block Time

Ethereum block time is 97.7% less than Bitcoin block time

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12s
Bitcoin logo
8m 42s

Finality

Ethereum finality is 73.33% less than Bitcoin finality

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16m
Bitcoin logo
1h

Type

Ethereum and Bitcoin are both layer 1 blockchains

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Layer 1 blockchain
Bitcoin logo
Layer 1 blockchain

Governance

The governance types of Ethereum and Bitcoin are both off-chain

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Off-chain
Bitcoin logo
Off-chain

Launch Date

Ethereum was launched 7 years after Bitcoin

Ethereum
Jul 30, 2015
Bitcoin
Jan 3, 2009

Other Comparisons

About Blockchains

About Blockchains

Ethereum emerges as a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform empowering developers to craft and deploy smart contracts alongside dApps. Pioneering the smart contract concept, Ethereum enables self-executing agreements with terms directly encoded into its blockchain, eliminating the need for intermediaries. Additionally, Ethereum serves as a hub for the creation and exchange of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) and various digital assets. Its intrinsic cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), facilitates network transactions and incentivizes miners to uphold network security. Ethereum's evolution to Ethereum 2.0 introduces a proof-of-stake (PoS) mechanism, aiming to enhance scalability and energy efficiency.

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

Ethereum Socials

Bitcoin Socials