Flow vs Algorand Scalability
Real-time TPS
Flow TPS is 1.44X higher than Algorand TPS
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Flow max TPS is 97.63% lower than Algorand max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Flow max theoretical TPS is 58.43% lower than Algorand max theoretical TPS
Transaction Volume
Flow transaction volume is 1.44X higher than Algorand transaction volume
Block Time
Flow block time is 70.63% shorter than Algorand block time
Finality
Flow finality is 100% longer than Algorand finality
Type
Flow and Algorand are both layer 1 blockchains
Launch Date
Flow was launched 1 year after Algorand
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Nakamoto Coefficient
Flow Nakamoto Coefficient is 1.08X higher than Algorand Nakamoto Coefficient
Validators
Flow has 85.74% fewer validators than Algorand
Stake
Flow stake is 668M FLOW, while Algorand stake is 1.916B ALGO
Consensus Mechanism
Flow is PoS, while Algorand is Pure Proof of Stake
Governance
Flow off-chain governance is worse than Algorand on-chain governance
Flow vs Algorand Real-Time TPS Chart
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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 Algorand
Algorand emerges as a blockchain platform committed to fostering transparency and enabling the growth of decentralized projects and applications. Operating as a public, decentralized blockchain, it leverages a Pure Proof-of-Stake (PPoS) consensus mechanism to uphold network security, efficiency, and decentralization. Powered by the Algorand Consensus Algorithm, the network employs a combination of cryptographic techniques and random selection to attain consensus, effectively addressing the constraints of traditional consensus mechanisms.