Polkadot vs Bitcoin

Real-time TPS

Chainspect

Polkadot TPS is 99.21% less than Bitcoin TPS

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0.08 tx/s
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10.58 tx/s

Max TPS (100 blocks)

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Polkadot max TPS is 34X more than Bitcoin max TPS

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454.2 tx/s
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13.2 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

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Polkadot max theoretical TPS is 143X more than Bitcoin max theoretical TPS

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1,000 tx/s
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7 tx/s
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Total Transactions

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Polkadot total txns is 99.21% less than Bitcoin total txns

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300 txns
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38,082 txns

Block Time

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Polkadot block time is 98.61% less than Bitcoin block time

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6.05s
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7m 17s

Finality

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Polkadot finality is 99.16% less than Bitcoin finality

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30s
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1h

Nakamoto Coefficient

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Polkadot and Bitcoin nakamoto coefficient are both coming soon

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Soon
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Soon

Active Addresses

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Polkadot and Bitcoin active addresses are both coming soon

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Soon
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Soon

Governance

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Polkadot on-chain governance is better than Bitcoin off-chain governance

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On-chain
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Off-chain

Type

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Polkadot and Bitcoin 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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Polkadot was launched 11 years after Bitcoin

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May 26, 2020
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Jan 3, 2009

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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 Bitcoin

Bitcoin stands as a leading cryptocurrency and payment network, utilizing peer-to-peer technology to operate without central authorities. It embraces global participation as an open-source platform. A notable advancement in Bitcoin is the introduction of ordinals and inscriptions. Launched in January 2023, the Bitcoin ordinals protocol enables the embedding of digital content like art, text, or video directly onto the Bitcoin blockchain. This innovation allows for the creation of exclusive digital collectibles, giving each satoshi a unique identity and purpose, broadening Bitcoin's utility beyond its role as a store of value.

Blockchains Socials

Polkadot Socials

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