Real-time TPS
Polkadot TPS is 0.16 tx/s, while Electra Protocol TPS is coming soon
Max Recorded TPS
Polkadot max TPS is 454 tx/s, while Electra Protocol max TPS is coming soon
Max Theoretical TPS
Polkadot max theoretical TPS is 1,500 tx/s, while Electra Protocol max theoretical TPS is coming soon
Block Time
Polkadot block time is 6s, while Electra Protocol block time is coming soon
Finality
Polkadot finality is 1m, while Electra Protocol finality is coming soon
Type
Polkadot is a layer 1 blockchain, while Electra Protocol type is unknown
Governance
Polkadot governance is on-chain, while Electra Protocol governance is coming soon
Launch Date
Polkadot was launched on May 26, 2020, while the Electra Protocol launch date is unknown
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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 Electra Protocol
Electra Protocol is an ecosystem for near real-time transactions at almost no cost. Upcoming features include multicurrency payments and smart contracts that will empower anyone to create their own solutions. Simply put: Instant payments without needing a bank account.