Real-time TPS
Solana TPS is 68X more than Ethereum TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Solana max TPS is 116X more than Ethereum max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Solana max theoretical TPS is 546X more than Ethereum max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Solana block time is 96.36% less than Ethereum block time
Finality
Solana finality is 98.66% less than Ethereum finality
Type
Solana and Ethereum are both layer 1 blockchains
Governance
Solana and Ethereum governance are both coming soon
Launch Date
Solana was launched 5 years after Ethereum
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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 Ethereum
Ethereum emerges as a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform empowering developers to craft and deploy smart contracts alongside dApps. Pioneering the smart contract concept, Ethereum enables self-executing agreements with terms directly encoded into its blockchain, eliminating the need for intermediaries. Additionally, Ethereum serves as a hub for the creation and exchange of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) and various digital assets. Its intrinsic cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), facilitates network transactions and incentivizes miners to uphold network security. Ethereum's evolution to Ethereum 2.0 introduces a proof-of-stake (PoS) mechanism, aiming to enhance scalability and energy efficiency.