Real-time TPS
Polkadot TPS is 80.51% less than Cardano TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Polkadot max TPS is 9.63X more than Cardano max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Polkadot max theoretical TPS is 83X more than Cardano max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Polkadot block time is 67.62% less than Cardano block time
Finality
Polkadot finality is 50% less than Cardano finality
Type
Polkadot and Cardano are both layer 1 blockchains
Governance
The governance types of Polkadot and Cardano are both on-chain
Launch Date
Polkadot was launched 3 years after Cardano
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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
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.