Comparison of NEM vs. Polkadot


NEM vs. Polkadot

Compare key details of NEM and Polkadot 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: NEM vs. Polkadot
NEM Polkadot
Available on Coinbase (2024)? No Yes
Creator(s) Anonymous developers Gavin Wood, Robert Habermeier, and Peter Czaban
Start year 2015 2020
Decentralized score (out of 5) 4/5: Decentralized with Influences 3/5: Shared Control
Influences or central authority NEM Foundation token holders and the Web3 Foundation.
Can be mined? No No
New issuance method Proof of Importance (PoI) Proof of Stake (PoS)
Maximum supply (in millions) 8999 None; no fixed maximum
Percentage already issued (2024) 100% Not applicable
Key functions (other than transactions) smart contracts, apps, asset tokenization smart contracts, apps, blockchain interoperability

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