Comparison of Cardano vs. NEM


Cardano vs. NEM

Compare key details of Cardano and NEM side by side in a structured table format. This overview highlights core features, differences, and relevant information for each option. Use it to review how various choices stack up across the category.


Head-to-Head Comparison: Cardano vs. NEM
Cardano NEM
Available on Coinbase (2024)? Yes No
Creator(s) Charles Hoskinson and Jeremy Wood Anonymous developers
Start year 2017 2015
Decentralized score (out of 5) 4/5: Decentralized with Influences 4/5: Decentralized with Influences
Influences or central authority IOHK, the Cardano Foundation, and Emurgo NEM Foundation
Can be mined? No No
New issuance method Proof of Stake (PoS) Proof of Importance (PoI)
Maximum supply (in millions) 45,000 8999
Percentage already issued (2024) 78% 100%
Key functions (other than transactions) smart contracts, apps, asset tokenization smart contracts, apps, asset tokenization

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