Real-Time TPS
Solana TPS is 932X more than Starknet TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Solana max TPS is 232X more than Starknet max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Solana max theoretical TPS is 273X more than Starknet max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Solana block time is 98.69% less than Starknet block time
Finality
Solana finality is 6.4X more than Starknet finality
Type
Solana is a layer 1 blockchain, while Starknet is a layer 2 blockchain
Governance Model
Solana off-chain governance is worse than Starknet on-chain governance
Launch Date
Solana was launched 2 years before Starknet
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 Starknet?
Starknet stands as a permissionless blockchain solution, functioning as a Validity-Rollup, often referred to as a zero-knowledge rollup (ZK rollup) for Ethereum. It's a Layer 2 (L2) platform that empowers dApps to achieve significant computational scalability while upholding Ethereum's inherent composability and security standards.