Flow vs Bitcoin

Real-time TPS

Flow TPS is 55.69% less than Bitcoin TPS

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2.01 tx/s
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4.54 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

Flow max TPS is 7.77X more than Bitcoin max TPS

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103 tx/s
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13.2 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

Flow max theoretical TPS is 557X more than Bitcoin max theoretical TPS

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3,900 tx/s
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7 tx/s

Block Time

Flow block time is 99.9% less than Bitcoin block time

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0.8s
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13m 37s

Finality

Flow finality is 99.61% less than Bitcoin finality

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14s
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1h

Type

Flow and Bitcoin are both layer 1 blockchains

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Layer 1 blockchain
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Layer 1 blockchain

Governance

Flow and Bitcoin governance are both coming soon

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Off-chain
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Off-chain

Launch Date

Flow was launched 12 years after Bitcoin

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Jul 15, 2020
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Jan 3, 2009

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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 Bitcoin

Bitcoin stands as a leading cryptocurrency and payment network, utilizing peer-to-peer technology to operate without central authorities. It embraces global participation as an open-source platform. A notable advancement in Bitcoin is the introduction of ordinals and inscriptions. Launched in January 2023, the Bitcoin ordinals protocol enables the embedding of digital content like art, text, or video directly onto the Bitcoin blockchain. This innovation allows for the creation of exclusive digital collectibles, giving each satoshi a unique identity and purpose, broadening Bitcoin's utility beyond its role as a store of value.

Blockchains Socials

Flow Socials

Bitcoin Socials