Real-time TPS
Polkadot TPS is 90% less than Moonbeam TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Polkadot max TPS is 5.31X more than Moonbeam max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Polkadot max theoretical TPS is 26X more than Moonbeam max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Polkadot block time is 0.5% less than Moonbeam block time
Finality
Polkadot finality is the same as Moonbeam finality
Type
Polkadot is a layer 1 blockchain, while Moonbeam is a parachain
Governance
The governance types of Polkadot and Moonbeam are both on-chain
Launch Date
Polkadot was launched 2 years before Moonbeam
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
Moonbeam is an EVM-compatible smart contracts platform built in the Polkadot ecosystem. It's designed for seamless compatibility with Ethereum tooling to provide a user-friendly environment for porting existing and developing new dApps. Also, as the biggest Polkadot parachain Moonbeam encourages cross-chain communication with other parachains.