Flow vs Hedera Scalability
Real-time TPS
Flow TPS is 1.57X higher than Hedera TPS
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Flow max TPS is 95.91% lower than Hedera max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Flow max theoretical TPS is 61% lower than Hedera max theoretical TPS
Transaction Volume
Flow transaction volume is 1.57X higher than Hedera transaction volume
Block Time
Flow block time is 59.98% shorter than Hedera block time
Finality
Flow finality is 100% longer than Hedera finality
Type
Flow and Hedera are both layer 1 blockchains
Launch Date
Flow was launched 10 months after Hedera
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Nakamoto Coefficient
Flow Nakamoto Coefficient is 2.17X higher than Hedera Nakamoto Coefficient
Validators
Flow has 8.71X more validators than Hedera
Stake
Flow stake is 93.54% lower than Hedera stake
Consensus Mechanism
Flow and Hedera are both PoS
Governance
Flow off-chain governance is better than Hedera council governance
Flow vs Hedera 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 Hedera
Hedera operates as a public network employing the hashgraph consensus algorithm for rapid and secure transaction validation. Governed by a council of esteemed organizations, Hedera ensures consistent progress and decentralization. Distinguished by its high throughput, security, and fair transaction ordering, Hedera strives to establish a trust layer for the internet.