Real-Time TPS


XRP Ledger TPS is coming soon, while Polkadot TPS is 0.05 tx/s

XRP Ledger logo
Soon
Polkadot logo
0.05 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS


XRP Ledger max TPS is coming soon, while Polkadot max TPS is 112 tx/s

XRP Ledger logo
Soon
Polkadot logo
112 tx/s

Block Time


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

XRP Ledger logo
Soon
Polkadot logo
6.02s

Finality


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

XRP Ledger logo
Soon
Polkadot logo
1m

Type


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

XRP Ledger logo
Soon
Polkadot logo
Layer 1 blockchain

Governance Model


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

XRP Ledger logo
Soon
Polkadot logo
On-chain

Launch Date


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

XRP Ledger
Soon
Polkadot
May 26, 2020

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About Blockchains

What is 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.

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.

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