Real-time TPS
Solana TPS is 16X more than BNB Chain TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Solana max TPS is 4.18X more than BNB Chain max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Solana max theoretical TPS is 29X more than BNB Chain max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Solana block time is 83.85% less than BNB Chain block time
Finality
Solana finality is 1.71X more than BNB Chain finality
Type
Solana and BNB Chain are both layer 1 blockchains
Governance
Solana off-chain governance is worse than BNB Chain on-chain governance
Launch Date
Solana was launched 6 months before BNB Chain
Other Comparisons
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About Blockchains
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.
About Blockchains
The BNB Chain, formerly known as Binance Smart Chain (BSC), is a blockchain platform introduced by the cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Its native token, BNB, serves various roles within the ecosystem. BNB acts as the network's transaction fuel, similar to gas on Ethereum, and grants users governance rights to participate in on-chain decision-making. In September 2020, Binance introduced the BNB Smart Chain alongside the BNB Beacon Chain, extending BNB's functionality. The BNB Smart Chain supports smart contracts and staking, offering an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible infrastructure. This dual-chain design aims to provide a high-performance, cost-effective environment for the blockchain community, ensuring compatibility with existing Ethereum tools and dApps while improving scalability and user experience.