Real-time TPS
Solana TPS is 10,767X more than Polkadot TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Solana max TPS is 65X more than Polkadot max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Solana max theoretical TPS is 43X more than Polkadot max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Solana block time is 91.92% less than Polkadot block time
Finality
Solana finality is 78.66% less than Polkadot finality
Type
Solana and Polkadot are both layer 1 blockchains
Governance
Solana off-chain governance is worse than Polkadot on-chain governance
Launch Date
Solana was launched 2 months before Polkadot
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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
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.