Compare Solana vs BNB Chain
Solana vs BNB Chain Scalability
Real-time TPS (1H)
Solana TPS is 8.03X higher than BNB Chain TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Solana max TPS is 1.85X higher than BNB Chain max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Solana max theoretical TPS is 29X higher than BNB Chain max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
Solana transaction volume is 8.03X higher than BNB Chain transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
Solana block time is 46.62% shorter than BNB Chain block time
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Finality
Solana finality is 6.4X longer than BNB Chain finality
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Type
Solana and BNB Chain are both layer 1 blockchains
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Total Transactions
Solana has 9.92X more total transactions than BNB Chain
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Launch Date
Solana was launched 6 months before BNB Chain
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Solana vs BNB Chain Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Solana Nakamoto Coefficient is 2.86X higher than BNB Chain Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators
Solana has 21X more validators than BNB Chain
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Stake
Solana stake is 3.88X higher than BNB Chain stake
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Consensus Mechanism
Solana is PoS, while BNB Chain is Proof of Staked Authority
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Governance
Solana off-chain governance is worse than BNB Chain on-chain governance
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Solana vs BNB Chain Developer Activity New
Developers
Solana has 2.83X more developers than BNB Chain
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Repos
Solana has 22.91% fewer repos than BNB Chain
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Commits
Solana has 48.53% fewer commits than BNB Chain
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Stars
Solana has 2.81X more stars than BNB Chain
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Watchers
Solana has 1.09X more watchers than BNB Chain
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Solana vs BNB Chain Real-Time TPS Chart
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About Blockchains
About 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.
About BNB Chain
The BNB Chain, formerly known as Binance Smart Chain (BSC), is a blockchain platform introduced by the cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Its native token, BNB, serves various roles within the ecosystem. BNB acts as the network's transaction fuel, similar to gas on Ethereum, and grants users governance rights to participate in on-chain decision-making. In September 2020, Binance introduced the BNB Smart Chain alongside the BNB Beacon Chain, extending BNB's functionality. The BNB Smart Chain supports smart contracts and staking, offering an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible infrastructure. This dual-chain design aims to provide a high-performance, cost-effective environment for the blockchain community, ensuring compatibility with existing Ethereum tools and dApps while improving scalability and user experience.