Real-Time TPS
Solana TPS is 95X more than Algorand TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Solana max TPS is 1.26X more than Algorand max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Solana max theoretical TPS is 6.93X more than Algorand max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Solana block time is 83.59% less than Algorand block time
Finality
Solana finality is 100% more than Algorand finality
Type
Solana and Algorand are both layer 1 blockchains
Governance Model
Solana off-chain governance is worse than Algorand on-chain governance
Launch Date
Solana was launched 9 months after Algorand
Other Comparisons
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About Blockchains
What is Solana?
Solana stands out as a high-performance blockchain, celebrated for its scalability, speed, and minimal transaction expenses. Featuring a distinctive consensus mechanism dubbed Proof of History (PoH), Solana achieves remarkable scalability and efficiency. Tailored to accommodate dApps, it excels in processing a vast number of transactions swiftly, thereby slashing processing durations and fees. These attributes make it a compelling platform for developers within the cryptocurrency realm.
What is Algorand?
Algorand emerges as a blockchain platform committed to fostering transparency and enabling the growth of decentralized projects and applications. Operating as a public, decentralized blockchain, it leverages a Pure Proof-of-Stake (PPoS) consensus mechanism to uphold network security, efficiency, and decentralization. Powered by the Algorand Consensus Algorithm, the network employs a combination of cryptographic techniques and random selection to attain consensus, effectively addressing the constraints of traditional consensus mechanisms.