Real-time TPS
Polkadot TPS is 99.91% less than Stellar TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Polkadot max TPS is 2.58X more than Stellar max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Polkadot max theoretical TPS is 1.32X more than Stellar max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Polkadot block time is 1.04X more than Stellar block time
Finality
Polkadot finality is 10X more than Stellar finality
Type
Polkadot and Stellar are both layer 1 blockchains
Governance
Polkadot and Stellar governance are both coming soon
Launch Date
Polkadot was launched 6 years after Stellar
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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 Stellar
Stellar empowers builders to unlock human and economic potential. It combines a powerful, decentralized blockchain network with a global ecosystem of innovators to create opportunities as borderless as ideas. It offers the tools to make a difference in the real world through new digital asset products and services that enhance access to the global financial system.