Compare Etherlink vs Polkadot
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Real-time TPS (1H)
Etherlink TPS is 100% higher than Polkadot TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Etherlink max TPS is 93.98% lower than Polkadot max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Etherlink max theoretical TPS is 1.29X higher than Polkadot max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
Etherlink transaction volume is 100% higher than Polkadot transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
Etherlink block time is 69.58% shorter than Polkadot block time
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Finality
Etherlink finality is 40% shorter than Polkadot finality
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Type
Etherlink is a layer 2 blockchain, while Polkadot is a layer 1 blockchain
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Total Transactions (All time)
Etherlink has 90.55% fewer total transactions than Polkadot
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Launch Date
Etherlink was launched 5 years after Polkadot
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Etherlink vs Polkadot Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Etherlink Nakamoto Coefficient is 99.43% lower than Polkadot Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators
Etherlink has 99.83% fewer validators than Polkadot
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Stake
Etherlink has no data, while Polkadot stake is $1.335B
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Consensus Mechanism
Etherlink is Rollup (Optimistic), while Polkadot is Nominated Proof of Stake
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Governance
Etherlink and Polkadot governance are both on-chain
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Etherlink vs Polkadot Developer Activity
Developers
Etherlink has 98.04% fewer developers than Polkadot
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Commits
Etherlink has 99.32% fewer commits than Polkadot
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Repos
Etherlink has 96.35% fewer repos than Polkadot
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Stars
Etherlink has 99.92% fewer stars than Polkadot
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Watchers
Etherlink has 99.86% fewer watchers than Polkadot
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Etherlink vs Polkadot Financials New
Chain Revenue
Etherlink chain revenue is $70.48, while Polkadot has no data
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Average Transaction Fee
Etherlink average transaction fee is $0.0008198, while Polkadot has no data
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Market Cap
Etherlink has no data, while Polkadot market cap is $2.544B
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FDV
Etherlink has no data, while Polkadot FDV is $3.192B
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Market Cap / FDV
Etherlink has no data, while Polkadot Market Cap to FDV ratio is 79.68%
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Price
Etherlink has no data, while Polkadot price is $1.52
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Etherlink vs Polkadot Real-time TPS Chart
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About Blockchains
About Etherlink
Etherlink is an EVM-compatible, non-custodial Layer 2 blockchain powered by Tezos Smart Rollup technology. It enables seamless integration with existing Ethereum tools, including wallets and indexers, and facilitates asset transfers to and from other EVM-compatible chains. Built upon the secure foundation of Tezos layer 1, Etherlink delivers a fast, fair, and (nearly) free experience. This permissionless and censorship-resistant environment empowers developers to actively create and participate in the next generation of decentralized applications.
Explore the full ecosystem here: Tezos Ecosystem
About 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.