Hedera vs Flow

Real-time TPS

Hedera TPS is 1.09X more than Flow TPS

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6.42 tx/s
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5.91 tx/s

Max TPS (100 blocks)

Hedera max TPS is 32X more than Flow max TPS

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3,302 tx/s
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103 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

Hedera max theoretical TPS is 2.56X more than Flow max theoretical TPS

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10,000 tx/s
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3,900 tx/s

Block Time

Hedera block time is 2.5X more than Flow block time

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2s
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0.8s

Finality

Hedera finality is 50% less than Flow finality

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7s
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14s

Type

Hedera and Flow 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 Flow off-chain governance

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Council
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Off-chain

Launch Date

Hedera was launched 10 months before Flow

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Sep 16, 2019
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Jul 15, 2020

Hedera vs Flow 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 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

Blockchains Socials

Hedera Socials

Flow Socials