Hedera vs Bitcoin

Real-time TPS

Hedera TPS is 4.52X more than Bitcoin TPS

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20.51 tx/s
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4.54 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

Hedera max TPS is 250X more than Bitcoin max TPS

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3,302 tx/s
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13.2 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

Hedera max theoretical TPS is 1,429X more than Bitcoin max theoretical TPS

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10,000 tx/s
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7 tx/s

Block Time

Hedera block time is 99.75% less than Bitcoin block time

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2.01s
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13m 37s

Finality

Hedera finality is 99.8% less than Bitcoin finality

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7s
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1h

Type

Hedera and Bitcoin are both layer 1 blockchains

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Layer 1 blockchain
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Layer 1 blockchain

Governance

Hedera council governance is worse than Bitcoin off-chain governance

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Council
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Off-chain

Launch Date

Hedera was launched 11 years after Bitcoin

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Sep 16, 2019
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Jan 3, 2009

Hedera vs Bitcoin Real-Time TPS Chart

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About Blockchains

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.

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

Hedera Socials

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