IOTA vs Cardano

Real-time TPS

IOTA TPS is coming soon, while Cardano TPS is 1.62 tx/s

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Soon
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1.62 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

IOTA max TPS is coming soon, while Cardano max TPS is 11.62 tx/s

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Soon
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11.62 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

IOTA max theoretical TPS is coming soon, while Cardano max theoretical TPS is 18.02 tx/s

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Soon
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18.02 tx/s

Block Time

IOTA block time is coming soon, while Cardano block time is 21.5s

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Soon
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21.5s

Finality

IOTA finality is coming soon, while Cardano finality is 2m

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Soon
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2m

Type

IOTA type is unknown, while Cardano is a layer 1 blockchain

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Soon
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Layer 1 blockchain

Governance

IOTA governance is coming soon, while Cardano governance is on-chain

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Soon
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On-chain

Launch Date

The IOTA launch date is unknown, while Cardano was launched on Sep 27, 2017

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Soon
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Sep 27, 2017

Other Comparisons

About Blockchains

About IOTA

IOTA is the first distributed ledger built for the “Internet of Everything” - a network for exchanging value and data between humans and machines.

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

IOTA Socials

Cardano Socials