Real-time TPS
Cardano TPS is 1 tx/s, while XRP Ledger TPS is coming soon
1 tx/s
Soon
Max Recorded TPS
Cardano max TPS is 11.62 tx/s, while XRP Ledger max TPS is coming soon
11.62 tx/s
Soon
Max Theoretical TPS
Cardano max theoretical TPS is 18.02 tx/s, while XRP Ledger max theoretical TPS is coming soon
18.02 tx/s
Soon
Block Time
Cardano block time is 20.89s, while XRP Ledger block time is coming soon
20.89s
Soon
Finality
Cardano finality is 2m, while XRP Ledger finality is coming soon
2m
Soon
Type
Cardano is a layer 1 blockchain, while XRP Ledger type is unknown
Layer 1 blockchain
Soon
Governance
Cardano governance is on-chain, while XRP Ledger governance is coming soon
On-chain
Soon
Launch Date
Cardano was launched on Sep 27, 2017, while the XRP Ledger launch date is unknown
Sep 27, 2017
Soon
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About Blockchains
About Cardano
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 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.