Real-time TPS
Polkadot TPS is 85.97% less than Cardano TPS
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Polkadot max TPS is 39X more than Cardano max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Polkadot max theoretical TPS is 555X more than Cardano max theoretical TPS
Total Transactions
Polkadot total txns is 85.98% less than Cardano total txns
Block Time
Polkadot block time is 65.87% less than Cardano block time
Finality
Polkadot finality is 75% less than Cardano finality
Type
Polkadot and Cardano are both layer 1 blockchains
Governance
Polkadot and Cardano governance are both coming soon
Launch Date
Polkadot was launched 3 years after Cardano
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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 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.