Real-time TPS
XRP Ledger TPS is coming soon, while Polkadot TPS is 0.59 tx/s
Max Recorded TPS
XRP Ledger max TPS is coming soon, while Polkadot max TPS is 112 tx/s
Max Theoretical TPS
XRP Ledger max theoretical TPS is coming soon, while Polkadot max theoretical TPS is 1,500 tx/s
Block Time
XRP Ledger block time is coming soon, while Polkadot block time is 6.01s
Finality
XRP Ledger finality is coming soon, while Polkadot finality is 1m
Type
XRP Ledger type is unknown, while Polkadot is a layer 1 blockchain
Governance
XRP Ledger governance is coming soon, while Polkadot governance is on-chain
Launch Date
The XRP Ledger launch date is unknown, while Polkadot was launched on May 26, 2020
Other Comparisons
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About Blockchains
About Blockchains
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 Blockchains
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.