Solana vs Flow

Real-time TPS

Solana TPS is 466X more than Flow TPS

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1,133 tx/s
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2.43 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

Solana max TPS is 70X more than Flow max TPS

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7,229 tx/s
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103 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

Solana max theoretical TPS is 17X more than Flow max theoretical TPS

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65,000 tx/s
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3,900 tx/s

Block Time

Solana block time is 49.83% less than Flow block time

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0.4s
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0.8s

Finality

Solana finality is 8.57% less than Flow finality

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12.8s
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14s

Type

Solana and Flow are both layer 1 blockchains

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Layer 1 blockchain
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Layer 1 blockchain

Governance

Solana and Flow governance are both coming soon

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Off-chain
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Off-chain

Launch Date

Solana was launched 4 months before Flow

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Mar 16, 2020
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Jul 15, 2020

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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 Flow

Flow is a layer one blockchain designed from the ground up for consumer apps and the digital assets that power them. The network runs on a Proof of Stake consensus mechanism with a unique "multi-role" architecture that solves the blockchain trilemma, balancing scalability, efficiency, and cost.

FLOW ($FLOW) is the native utility token that is used for:

  • Fees for processing transactions and storing data.
  • Buying, selling, and trading assets on Flow
  • Staking and delegating to secure the network

Flow tools include:

  • Cadence, a purpose-built smart contract programming language designed for consumer-grade applications
  • Full EVM equivalence, allowing anything from Ethereum to work on Flow
  • Protocol-level account abstraction and mobile support for onboarding new users
  • Cross-chain interoperability with the wider web3 ecosystem
  • Developer hub with comprehensive documentation and tools

Blockchains Socials

Solana Socials

Flow Socials