Real-time TPS
Polkadot TPS is 0.16 tx/s, while Ton TPS is coming soon
Max Recorded TPS
Polkadot max TPS is 454 tx/s, while Ton max TPS is coming soon
Max Theoretical TPS
Polkadot max theoretical TPS is 1,500 tx/s, while Ton max theoretical TPS is coming soon
Block Time
Polkadot block time is 6s, while Ton block time is coming soon
Finality
Polkadot finality is 1m, while Ton finality is coming soon
Type
Polkadot is a layer 1 blockchain, while Ton type is unknown
Governance
Polkadot governance is on-chain, while Ton governance is coming soon
Launch Date
Polkadot was launched on May 26, 2020, while the Ton 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 Ton
The Open Network (TON) is a decentralized and open internet platform made up of several components. These include: TON Blockchain, TON DNS, TON Storage, and TON Sites. TON Blockchain is the core protocol that connects TON’s underlying infrastructure together to form the greater TON Ecosystem. TON is focused on achieving widespread cross-chain interoperability, while operating in a highly scalable secure framework. TON is designed to process millions of transactions per second (TPS), with the goal of eventually reaching hundreds of millions of users moving forward.