Real-Time TPS
Moonbeam TPS is 100% more than Polkadex TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Moonbeam max TPS is 27X more than Polkadex max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Moonbeam max theoretical TPS is 96.1% less than Polkadex max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Moonbeam block time is 49.57% less than Polkadex block time
Finality
Moonbeam finality is the same as Polkadex finality
Type
Moonbeam is a parachain, while Polkadex is a layer 1 blockchain
Governance Model
The governance types of Moonbeam and Polkadex are both on-chain
Launch Date
Moonbeam was launched 3 months after Polkadex
Other Comparisons
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About Blockchains
What is Moonbeam?
Moonbeam is an EVM-compatible smart contracts platform built in the Polkadot ecosystem. It's designed for seamless compatibility with Ethereum tooling to provide a user-friendly environment for porting existing and developing new dApps. Also, as the biggest Polkadot parachain Moonbeam encourages cross-chain communication with other parachains.
What is Polkadex?
Polkadex is a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the Polkadot network. It offers high-performance, low-latency trading with a fully decentralized order book. Users can trade assets across different parachains within the Polkadot ecosystem and external blockchains connected via bridges. Polkadex uses L2 scaling solutions for fast, efficient trading and operates on a non-custodial model, allowing users to retain control of their funds at all times.