Real-time TPS
Cardano TPS is 99.95% less than Solana TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Cardano max TPS is 99.83% less than Solana max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Cardano max theoretical TPS is 99.97% less than Solana max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Cardano block time is 44X more than Solana block time
Finality
Cardano finality is 9.38X more than Solana finality
Type
Cardano and Solana are both layer 1 blockchains
Governance
Cardano on-chain governance is better than Solana off-chain governance
Launch Date
Cardano was launched 2 years before Solana
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About Blockchains
About Blockchains
Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain platform: the first to be founded on peer-reviewed research and developed through evidence-based methods. It combines pioneering technologies to provide unparalleled security and sustainability to decentralized applications, systems, and societies.
About Blockchains
Solana stands out as a high-performance blockchain, celebrated for its scalability, speed, and minimal transaction expenses. Featuring a distinctive consensus mechanism dubbed Proof of History (PoH), Solana achieves remarkable scalability and efficiency. Tailored to accommodate dApps, it excels in processing a vast number of transactions swiftly, thereby slashing processing durations and fees. These attributes make it a compelling platform for developers within the cryptocurrency realm.