Real-time TPS
ICP TPS is 129X more than Bitcoin TPS
Max Recorded TPS
ICP max TPS is 1,942X more than Bitcoin max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
ICP max theoretical TPS is 29,958X more than Bitcoin max theoretical TPS
Block Time
ICP block time is 99.87% less than Bitcoin block time
Finality
ICP finality is 100% less than Bitcoin finality
Type
ICP and Bitcoin are both layer 1 blockchains
Governance
ICP on-chain governance is better than Bitcoin off-chain governance
Launch Date
ICP was launched 12 years after Bitcoin
Other Comparisons
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About Blockchains
About ICP
The Internet Computer enables you to build anything without traditional IT and Big Tech. It hosts decentralized serverless compute that’s simpler, immune to cyber attack, unstoppable, and controllable by DAOs. Next-generation smart contracts (named Canisters) that hold both code and state enable truly Decentralized AI. Canisters use Chain Fusion technology to write transctions directly to other chains without centralized bridges, enabling secure multi-chain dapps. Build social, defi, games, e-commerce, enterprise or any kind of application or service on ICP. The internet is evolving.
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.