Real-Time TPS
Moonbeam TPS is 5.34X more than Polkadot TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Moonbeam max TPS is 81.17% less than Polkadot max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Moonbeam max theoretical TPS is 96.1% less than Polkadot max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Moonbeam block time is 1.01X more than Polkadot block time
Finality
Moonbeam finality is the same as Polkadot finality
Type
Moonbeam is a parachain, while Polkadot is a layer 1 blockchain
Governance Model
The governance types of Moonbeam and Polkadot are both on-chain
Launch Date
Moonbeam was launched 2 years after Polkadot
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 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.