Real-time TPS

Polkadot TPS is 99.96% less than Waterfall TPS

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0.13 tx/s
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381 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

Polkadot max TPS is 99.02% less than Waterfall max TPS

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112 tx/s
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11,430 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

Polkadot max theoretical TPS is 88.74% less than Waterfall max theoretical TPS

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1,500 tx/s
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13,333 tx/s

Block Time

Polkadot block time is 48.55% less than Waterfall block time

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6s
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11.66s

Finality

Polkadot finality is 2.5X more than Waterfall finality

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1m
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24s

Type

Polkadot and Waterfall are both layer 1 blockchains

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Layer 1 blockchain
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Layer 1 blockchain

Governance

Polkadot on-chain governance is better than Waterfall council governance

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On-chain
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Council

Launch Date

Polkadot was launched 4 years before Waterfall

Polkadot
May 26, 2020
Waterfall
Jul 17, 2024

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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

Waterfall is a highly scalable and decentralized BlockDAG EVM-compatible Layer 1 protocol. Low transaction fees and EVM compatibility make Waterfall the platform of choice for Dapps.

Blockchains Socials

Polkadot Socials

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