Real-time TPS
Kava TPS is coming soon, while Polkadot TPS is 0.17 tx/s
Max Recorded TPS
Kava max TPS is coming soon, while Polkadot max TPS is 454 tx/s
Max Theoretical TPS
Kava max theoretical TPS is coming soon, while Polkadot max theoretical TPS is 1,500 tx/s
Block Time
Kava block time is coming soon, while Polkadot block time is 6.03s
Finality
Kava finality is coming soon, while Polkadot finality is 1m
Type
Kava type is unknown, while Polkadot is a layer 1 blockchain
Governance
Kava governance is coming soon, while Polkadot governance is on-chain
Launch Date
The Kava launch date is unknown, while Polkadot was launched on May 26, 2020
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About Blockchains
About Kava
Kava is a decentralized blockchain that combines the speed and interoperability of Cosmos with the developer power of Ethereum.
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.