Real-time TPS

Polkadot TPS is 99.59% less than Sei TPS

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0.19 tx/s
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47 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

Polkadot max TPS is 56.26% less than Sei max TPS

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112 tx/s
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256 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

Polkadot max theoretical TPS is 88% less than Sei max theoretical TPS

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1,500 tx/s
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12,500 tx/s

Block Time

Polkadot block time is 13X more than Sei block time

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6.03s
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0.45s

Finality

Polkadot finality is 100% more than Sei finality

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1m
Sei logo
0s

Type

Polkadot and Sei are both layer 1 blockchains

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Layer 1 blockchain
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Layer 1 blockchain

Governance

Polkadot and Sei governance are both coming soon

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On-chain
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On-chain

Launch Date

Polkadot was launched 3 years before Sei

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May 26, 2020
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May 22, 2023

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About Blockchains

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.

About Sei

Sei is the ideal platform for developing groundbreaking applications, supporting the latest trends and innovations in blockchain. Carbon Neutral.

Blockchains Socials

Polkadot Socials

Sei Socials