Polkadex vs Cardano

Polkadex vs Cardano Scalability

Real-time TPS

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Polkadex TPS is 99.89% lower than Cardano TPS

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0.0006 tx/s
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0.59 tx/s

Max TPS (100 blocks)

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Polkadex max TPS is 93.21% lower than Cardano max TPS

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0.79 tx/s
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11.62 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

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Polkadex max theoretical TPS is 83X higher than Cardano max theoretical TPS

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1,500 tx/s
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18.02 tx/s

Transaction Volume

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Polkadex transaction volume is 99.9% lower than Cardano transaction volume

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2 txns
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2,126 txns

Block Time

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Polkadex block time is 43.55% shorter than Cardano block time

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12s
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21.26s

Finality

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Polkadex finality is 75% shorter than Cardano finality

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30s
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2m

Type

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Polkadex and Cardano are both layer 1 blockchains

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Layer 1 blockchain
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Layer 1 blockchain

Launch Date

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Polkadex was launched 4 years after Cardano

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Sep 26, 2021
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Sep 27, 2017

Polkadex vs Cardano Decentralization New

Nakamoto Coefficient

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Polkadex has no data, while Cardano Nakamoto Coefficient is 25

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25

Validators

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Polkadex has no data, while Cardano has 2,159 validators

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2,159

Stake

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Polkadex has no data, while Cardano stake is $20.25B

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$20.25B

Consensus Mechanism

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Polkadex and Cardano are both PoS

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Proof of Stake (PoS)
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Proof of Stake (PoS)

Governance

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Polkadex and Cardano governance are both on-chain

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On-chain
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On-chain

Polkadex vs Cardano Real-Time TPS Chart

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About Blockchains

About 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.

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

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