Real-time TPS
Polkadot TPS is 99.96% less than Waterfall TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Polkadot max TPS is 99.02% less than Waterfall max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Polkadot max theoretical TPS is 88.74% less than Waterfall max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Polkadot block time is 48.55% less than Waterfall block time
Finality
Polkadot finality is 2.5X more than Waterfall finality
Type
Polkadot and Waterfall are both layer 1 blockchains
Governance
Polkadot on-chain governance is better than Waterfall council governance
Launch Date
Polkadot was launched 4 years before Waterfall
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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.