Hedera vs Cardano

Hedera vs Cardano Scalability

Real-time TPS

Chainspect

Hedera TPS is 22X higher than Cardano TPS

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6.95 tx/s
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0.32 tx/s

Max TPS (100 blocks)

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Hedera max TPS is 284X higher than Cardano max TPS

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3,302 tx/s
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11.62 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

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Hedera max theoretical TPS is 555X higher than Cardano max theoretical TPS

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10,000 tx/s
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18.02 tx/s

Transaction Volume

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Hedera transaction volume is 22X higher than Cardano transaction volume

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25,021 txns
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1,148 txns

Block Time

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Hedera block time is 89.11% shorter than Cardano block time

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2s
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18.38s

Finality

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Hedera finality is 100% shorter than Cardano finality

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0s
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2m

Type

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Hedera and Cardano are both layer 1 blockchains

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Layer 1 blockchain
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Layer 1 blockchain

Launch Date

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Hedera was launched 2 years after Cardano

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Sep 16, 2019
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Sep 27, 2017

Hedera vs Cardano Decentralization New

Nakamoto Coefficient

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Hedera Nakamoto Coefficient is 76% lower than Cardano Nakamoto Coefficient

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6
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25

Validators

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Hedera has 98.61% fewer validators than Cardano

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30
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2,159

Stake

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Hedera stake is 14.68B HBAR, while Cardano stake is 21.96B ADA

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14.68B HBAR
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21.96B ADA

Consensus Mechanism

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Hedera and Cardano are both PoS

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Proof of Stake (PoS)
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Proof of Stake (PoS)

Governance

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Hedera council governance is worse than Cardano on-chain governance

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Council
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On-chain

Hedera vs Cardano 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 Cardano

Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain platform: the first to be founded on peer-reviewed research and developed through evidence-based methods. It combines pioneering technologies to provide unparalleled security and sustainability to decentralized applications, systems, and societies.

Blockchains Socials

Hedera Socials

Cardano Socials