Real-Time TPS
Polkadot TPS is 99.57% less than Ethereum TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Polkadot max TPS is 1.79X more than Ethereum max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Polkadot max theoretical TPS is 13X more than Ethereum max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Polkadot block time is 50.25% less than Ethereum block time
Finality
Polkadot finality is 93.75% less than Ethereum finality
Type
Polkadot and Ethereum are both layer 1 blockchains
Governance Model
Polkadot on-chain governance is better than Ethereum off-chain governance
Launch Date
Polkadot was launched 5 years after Ethereum
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About Blockchains
What is 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.
What is Ethereum?
Ethereum emerges as a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform empowering developers to craft and deploy smart contracts alongside dApps. Pioneering the smart contract concept, Ethereum enables self-executing agreements with terms directly encoded into its blockchain, eliminating the need for intermediaries. Additionally, Ethereum serves as a hub for the creation and exchange of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) and various digital assets. Its intrinsic cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), facilitates network transactions and incentivizes miners to uphold network security. Ethereum's evolution to Ethereum 2.0 introduces a proof-of-stake (PoS) mechanism, aiming to enhance scalability and energy efficiency.