Flow vs Algorand Scalability
Real-time TPS
Flow TPS is 1.52X 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 1.52X higher than Algorand transaction volume
Block Time
Flow block time is 70.87% 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 85.75% fewer validators than Algorand
Stake
Flow stake is 47.72% lower than Algorand stake
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.