Real-time TPS
Kaspa TPS is coming soon, while Polkadot TPS is 0.17 tx/s
Max Recorded TPS
Kaspa max TPS is coming soon, while Polkadot max TPS is 454 tx/s
Max Theoretical TPS
Kaspa max theoretical TPS is coming soon, while Polkadot max theoretical TPS is 1,500 tx/s
Block Time
Kaspa block time is coming soon, while Polkadot block time is 6.03s
Finality
Kaspa finality is coming soon, while Polkadot finality is 1m
Type
Kaspa type is unknown, while Polkadot is a layer 1 blockchain
Governance
Kaspa governance is coming soon, while Polkadot governance is on-chain
Launch Date
The Kaspa launch date is unknown, while Polkadot was launched on May 26, 2020
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About Blockchains
About Kaspa
Kaspa is the fastest, open-source, decentralized & fully scalable Layer-1 in the world. The world’s first blockDAG – a digital ledger enabling parallel blocks and instant transaction confirmation – built on a robust proof-of-work engine with rapid single-second block intervals.
About Polkadot
Polkadot stands out among other blockchain projects for its focus on enhancing the foundational infrastructure of dApps. It aims to enable interoperability between blockchain ecosystems, facilitating seamless communication without intermediaries. Functioning as a "network of networks," Polkadot utilizes parachains — specialized blockchains with unique functionalities and tokens — to enable interaction between diverse blockchain architectures. Powered by the nominated proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus algorithm and drawing inspiration from the Ouroboros protocol, Polkadot offers a robust framework for building interconnected and scalable decentralized systems.