Real-time TPS
Solana TPS is 2,218X more than Cardano TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Solana max TPS is 622X more than Cardano max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Solana max theoretical TPS is 3,607X more than Cardano max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Solana block time is 97.96% less than Cardano block time
Finality
Solana finality is 89.33% less than Cardano finality
Type
Solana and Cardano are both layer 1 blockchains
Governance
Solana off-chain governance is worse than Cardano on-chain governance
Launch Date
Solana was launched 2 years after Cardano
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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
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.