Real-time TPS
Polkadot TPS is 99.82% less than Arbitrum TPS
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Polkadot max TPS is 58.9% less than Arbitrum max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Polkadot max theoretical TPS is 75% less than Arbitrum max theoretical TPS
Total Transactions
Polkadot total txns is 99.82% less than Arbitrum total txns
Block Time
Polkadot block time is 24X more than Arbitrum block time
Finality
Polkadot finality is 96.87% less than Arbitrum finality
Type
Polkadot is a layer 1 blockchain, while Arbitrum is a layer 2 blockchain
Governance
Polkadot and Arbitrum governance are both coming soon
Launch Date
Polkadot was launched 1 year before Arbitrum
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About Blockchains
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.
About Arbitrum
Arbitrum serves as a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, leveraging rollups to significantly boost scalability and reduce transaction costs while maintaining robust security. It enables developers to execute EVM-compatible smart contracts with a substantially higher transaction throughput and lower fees compared to Ethereum's main chain, making it a compelling platform for decentralized application development.