Real-time TPS
Polkadot TPS is 0.24 tx/s, while IOTA TPS is coming soon
Max Recorded TPS
Polkadot max TPS is 112 tx/s, while IOTA max TPS is coming soon
Max Theoretical TPS
Polkadot max theoretical TPS is 1,500 tx/s, while IOTA max theoretical TPS is coming soon
Block Time
Polkadot block time is 6.05s, while IOTA block time is coming soon
Finality
Polkadot finality is 1m, while IOTA finality is coming soon
Type
Polkadot is a layer 1 blockchain, while IOTA type is unknown
Governance
Polkadot governance is on-chain, while IOTA governance is coming soon
Launch Date
Polkadot was launched on May 26, 2020, while the IOTA launch date is unknown
Other Comparisons
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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
IOTA is the first distributed ledger built for the “Internet of Everything” - a network for exchanging value and data between humans and machines.