Flow vs Acala

Real-time TPS

Flow TPS is 5.91 tx/s, while Acala TPS is coming soon

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5.91 tx/s
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Soon

Max TPS (100 blocks)

Flow max TPS is 103 tx/s, while Acala max TPS is coming soon

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103 tx/s
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Soon

Max Theoretical TPS

Flow max theoretical TPS is 3,900 tx/s, while Acala max theoretical TPS is coming soon

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3,900 tx/s
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Soon

Block Time

Flow block time is 0.8s, while Acala block time is coming soon

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0.8s
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Soon

Finality

Flow finality is 14s, while Acala finality is coming soon

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14s
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Soon

Type

Flow is a layer 1 blockchain, while Acala type is unknown

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Layer 1 blockchain
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Soon

Governance

Flow governance is off-chain, while Acala governance is coming soon

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Off-chain
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Soon

Launch Date

Flow was launched on Jul 15, 2020, while the Acala launch date is unknown

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Jul 15, 2020
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Soon

Other Comparisons

About Blockchains

About Flow

Flow is a layer one blockchain designed from the ground up for consumer apps and the digital assets that power them. The network runs on a Proof of Stake consensus mechanism with a unique "multi-role" architecture that solves the blockchain trilemma, balancing scalability, efficiency, and cost.

FLOW ($FLOW) is the native utility token that is used for:

  • Fees for processing transactions and storing data.
  • Buying, selling, and trading assets on Flow
  • Staking and delegating to secure the network

Flow tools include:

  • Cadence, a purpose-built smart contract programming language designed for consumer-grade applications
  • Full EVM equivalence, allowing anything from Ethereum to work on Flow
  • Protocol-level account abstraction and mobile support for onboarding new users
  • Cross-chain interoperability with the wider web3 ecosystem
  • Developer hub with comprehensive documentation and tools

About Acala

Acala is the all-in-one DeFi hub of Polkadot. Acala is an Ethereum-compatible platform for financial applications to use smart contracts or built-in protocols with out-of-the-box cross-chain capabilities and robust security.

Blockchains Socials

Flow Socials

Acala Socials