Real-time TPS
Gnosis Chain TPS is 28X more than Polkadot TPS
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Gnosis Chain max TPS is 82.18% less than Polkadot max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Gnosis Chain max theoretical TPS is 98.38% less than Polkadot max theoretical TPS
Total Transactions
Gnosis Chain total txns is 28X more than Polkadot total txns
Block Time
Gnosis Chain block time is 14.69% less than Polkadot block time
Finality
Gnosis Chain finality is 8X more than Polkadot finality
Type
Gnosis Chain is a layer 2 blockchain, while Polkadot is a layer 1 blockchain
Governance
Gnosis Chain multisig governance is worse than Polkadot on-chain governance
Launch Date
Gnosis Chain was launched 2 years before Polkadot
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About Blockchains
About Gnosis Chain
Gnosis Chain operates as an execution-layer Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chain, utilizing the xDAI stablecoin for transactions and fee payments. Its security is ensured by the Gnosis Beacon Chain (GBC), which employs a Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism akin to Cardano and Solana. Users stake GNO tokens to participate in transaction validation, earning additional GNO rewards for contributing to network security.
About Polkadot
Polkadot stands out among other blockchain projects for its focus on enhancing the foundational infrastructure of dApps. It aims to enable interoperability between blockchain ecosystems, facilitating seamless communication without intermediaries. Functioning as a "network of networks," Polkadot utilizes parachains — specialized blockchains with unique functionalities and tokens — to enable interaction between diverse blockchain architectures. Powered by the nominated proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus algorithm and drawing inspiration from the Ouroboros protocol, Polkadot offers a robust framework for building interconnected and scalable decentralized systems.