Real-Time TPS
Stellar TPS is 3,162X more than Polkadot TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Stellar max TPS is 1.57X more than Polkadot max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Stellar max theoretical TPS is 24.2% less than Polkadot max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Stellar block time is 1.73% less than Polkadot block time
Finality
Stellar finality is 90% less than Polkadot finality
Type
Stellar and Polkadot are both layer 1 blockchains
Governance Model
The governance types of Stellar and Polkadot are both on-chain
Launch Date
Stellar was launched 6 years before Polkadot
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About Blockchains
What is 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.
What is Polkadot?
Polkadot stands out among other blockchain projects for its focus on enhancing the foundational infrastructure of dApps. It aims to enable interoperability between blockchain ecosystems, facilitating seamless communication without intermediaries. Functioning as a "network of networks," Polkadot utilizes parachains — specialized blockchains with unique functionalities and tokens — to enable interaction between diverse blockchain architectures. Powered by the nominated proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus algorithm and drawing inspiration from the Ouroboros protocol, Polkadot offers a robust framework for building interconnected and scalable decentralized systems.