Real-time TPS

Polkadot TPS is 99.84% less than BNB Chain TPS

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0.06 tx/s
BNB Chain logo
37.03 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

Polkadot max TPS is 93.53% less than BNB Chain max TPS

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112 tx/s
BNB Chain logo
1,731 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

Polkadot max theoretical TPS is 32.49% less than BNB Chain max theoretical TPS

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1,500 tx/s
BNB Chain logo
2,222 tx/s

Block Time

Polkadot block time is 2.02X more than BNB Chain block time

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6.06s
BNB Chain logo
3s

Finality

Polkadot finality is 8X more than BNB Chain finality

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1m
BNB Chain logo
7.5s

Type

Polkadot and BNB Chain are both layer 1 blockchains

Polkadot logo
Layer 1 blockchain
BNB Chain logo
Layer 1 blockchain

Governance

The governance types of Polkadot and BNB Chain are both on-chain

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On-chain
BNB Chain logo
On-chain

Launch Date

Polkadot was launched 3 months before BNB Chain

Polkadot
May 26, 2020
BNB Chain
Sep 1, 2020

Other Comparisons

About Blockchains

About Blockchains

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 Blockchains

The BNB Chain, formerly known as Binance Smart Chain (BSC), is a blockchain platform introduced by the cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Its native token, BNB, serves various roles within the ecosystem. BNB acts as the network's transaction fuel, similar to gas on Ethereum, and grants users governance rights to participate in on-chain decision-making. In September 2020, Binance introduced the BNB Smart Chain alongside the BNB Beacon Chain, extending BNB's functionality. The BNB Smart Chain supports smart contracts and staking, offering an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible infrastructure. This dual-chain design aims to provide a high-performance, cost-effective environment for the blockchain community, ensuring compatibility with existing Ethereum tools and dApps while improving scalability and user experience.

Blockchains Socials

Polkadot Socials

BNB Chain Socials