Stellar vs Algorand

Stellar vs Algorand Scalability

Real-time TPS

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Stellar TPS is 22X higher than Algorand TPS

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110.2 tx/s
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5.07 tx/s

Max TPS (100 blocks)

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Stellar max TPS is 96.8% lower than Algorand max TPS

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182.3 tx/s
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5,716 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

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Stellar max theoretical TPS is 78.34% lower than Algorand max theoretical TPS

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2,032 tx/s
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9,384 tx/s

Transaction Volume

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Stellar transaction volume is 22X higher than Algorand transaction volume

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396,884 txns
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18,267 txns

Block Time

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Stellar block time is 2.14X longer than Algorand block time

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6.02s
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2.81s

Finality

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Stellar finality is the same as Algorand finality

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0s
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0s

Type

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Stellar and Algorand are both layer 1 blockchains

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Layer 1 blockchain
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Layer 1 blockchain

Launch Date

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Stellar was launched 5 years before Algorand

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Jul 31, 2014
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Jun 12, 2019

Stellar vs Algorand Decentralization New

Nakamoto Coefficient

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Stellar Nakamoto Coefficient is 75% lower than Algorand Nakamoto Coefficient

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3
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12

Validators

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Stellar has 95.32% fewer validators than Algorand

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89
Algorand logo
1,903

Stake

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Stellar has no data, while Algorand stake is $481.1M

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Algorand logo
$481.1M

Consensus Mechanism

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Stellar is Stellar Consensus Protocol, while Algorand is Pure Proof of Stake

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Stellar Consensus Protocol
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Pure Proof of Stake

Governance

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Stellar and Algorand governance are both on-chain

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On-chain
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On-chain

Stellar vs Algorand Real-Time TPS Chart

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About Blockchains

About Stellar

Stellar empowers builders to unlock human and economic potential. It combines a powerful, decentralized blockchain network with a global ecosystem of innovators to create opportunities as borderless as ideas. It offers the tools to make a difference in the real world through new digital asset products and services that enhance access to the global financial system.

About 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.

Blockchains Socials

Stellar Socials

Algorand Socials