Flow vs Polkadex Scalability
Real-time TPS
Flow TPS is 19,392X higher than Polkadex TPS
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Flow max TPS is 171X higher than Polkadex max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Flow max theoretical TPS is 2.6X higher than Polkadex max theoretical TPS
Transaction Volume
Flow transaction volume is 20,944X higher than Polkadex transaction volume
Block Time
Flow block time is 93.18% shorter than Polkadex block time
Finality
Flow finality is 66.66% shorter than Polkadex finality
Type
Flow and Polkadex are both layer 1 blockchains
Launch Date
Flow was launched 1 year before Polkadex
Flow vs Polkadex Decentralization New
Nakamoto Coefficient
Flow Nakamoto Coefficient is 13, while Polkadex has no data
Validators
Flow has 271 validators, while Polkadex has no data
Stake
Flow stake is 668M FLOW, while Polkadex has no data
Consensus Mechanism
Flow and Polkadex are both PoS
Governance
Flow off-chain governance is worse than Polkadex on-chain governance
Flow vs Polkadex 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 Polkadex
Polkadex is a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the Polkadot network. It offers high-performance, low-latency trading with a fully decentralized order book. Users can trade assets across different parachains within the Polkadot ecosystem and external blockchains connected via bridges. Polkadex uses L2 scaling solutions for fast, efficient trading and operates on a non-custodial model, allowing users to retain control of their funds at all times.