Real-Time TPS
Flow TPS is coming soon, while Avalanche TPS is 1.55 tx/s
Max Recorded TPS
Flow max TPS is coming soon, while Avalanche max TPS is 92.74 tx/s
Block Time
Flow block time is coming soon, while Avalanche block time is 2.1s
Finality
Flow finality is coming soon, while Avalanche finality is 0s
Type
Flow type is unknown, while Avalanche is a layer 1 blockchain
Governance Model
Flow governance is coming soon, while Avalanche governance is on-chain
Launch Date
The Flow launch date is unknown, while Avalanche was launched on Sep 21, 2020
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About Blockchains
What is Flow?
Flow is a proof of stake blockchain designed to be the foundation of Web3 and the open metaverse, supporting consumer-scale decentralized applications, NFTs, DeFi, DAOs, PFP projects, and more. Powered by Cadence, an original programming language built specifically for digital assets, Flow empowers developers to innovate and push the limits that will bring the next billion to Web3. Created by a team that has consistently delivered industry-leading consumer-scale experiences including CryptoKitties, NBA Top Shot, and NFL ALL DAY, Flow is an open, decentralized platform with a thriving ecosystem of creators from top brands, development studios, venture-backed startups, crypto leaders, and more.
What is Avalanche?
Avalanche emerges as a rapid, scalable blockchain platform facilitating the seamless creation and deployment of dApps. Distinguished by its unique consensus mechanism, it's particularly good for DeFi applications, allowing high throughput and nearly instant finality. Its architecture allows for a network of interconnected blockchains, each safeguarded by dynamic subsets of validators, ensuring scalability while maintaining speed, reliability, and security.