Real-time TPS

XRP Ledger TPS is coming soon, while Polkadot TPS is 0.14 tx/s

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Soon
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0.14 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

XRP Ledger max TPS is coming soon, while Polkadot max TPS is 454 tx/s

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Soon
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454 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

XRP Ledger max theoretical TPS is coming soon, while Polkadot max theoretical TPS is 1,500 tx/s

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Soon
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1,500 tx/s

Block Time

XRP Ledger block time is coming soon, while Polkadot block time is 6.02s

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Soon
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6.02s

Finality

XRP Ledger finality is coming soon, while Polkadot finality is 1m

XRP Ledger logo
Soon
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1m

Type

XRP Ledger type is unknown, while Polkadot is a layer 1 blockchain

XRP Ledger logo
Soon
Polkadot logo
Layer 1 blockchain

Governance

XRP Ledger governance is coming soon, while Polkadot governance is on-chain

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Soon
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On-chain

Launch Date

The XRP Ledger launch date is unknown, while Polkadot was launched on May 26, 2020

XRP Ledger logo
Soon
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May 26, 2020

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About Blockchains

About XRP Ledger

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is a decentralized, public blockchain led by a global community of businesses and developers looking to solve problems and create value.

About 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.

Blockchains Socials

XRP Ledger Socials

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