Consensus Mechanism Comparison Calculator

Compare PoW, PoS, DPoS, and PoA consensus mechanisms across TPS, finality, decentralization, security, and energy efficiency.

Consensus Type

Network Node Count

Block Time (seconds)

Economic Security ($M)

Tab to move between fields

Estimated TPS

2.5

Finality Time (s)

Decentralization (0-100)100

Security Score (0-100)60

Network Energy (MWh/yr)438

Energy per Tx (kWh)0.01

Consensus NameProof of Stake

How to Use This Calculator

Select the Consensus Type: Proof of Work (0), Proof of Stake (1), Delegated PoS (2), or Proof of Authority (3).
Enter the Network Node Count — the number of validators, miners, or authority nodes in the network.
Set Block Time in seconds (e.g., 12 for Ethereum PoS, 600 for Bitcoin PoW).
Enter Economic Security in millions — total staked value (PoS) or hashrate cost equivalent (PoW).
Compare Estimated TPS, Finality Time, Decentralization Score, Security Score, and Energy per Tx across mechanisms to choose the right design for your blockchain.

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