Scalability and efficiency are two of the biggest challenges facing blockchain networks today. As demand for decentralized applications (dApps) and on-chain transactions grows, smart contract Layer-1 (L1) networks must handle high throughput while keeping costs low.

Taraxa has achieved a major milestone by processing 61,525 transactions in a single block, demonstrating unmatched scalability in the L1 space.

This was recorded at Block# 16161419, You can verify this directly on Tara.to or Taraxa Explorer.

Scalability is a critical factor for any blockchain aiming to support real-world applications. A network that cannot efficiently process a high volume of transactions will inevitably face higher fees, slower confirmations, and congestion issues—all of which negatively impact user experience and adoption. Traditional blockchains like Ethereum struggle with these challenges due to their single-chain topology, which limits them to processing one block at a time.

Taraxa, with its BlockDAG architecture and optimized execution layer, enables multiple blocks to be proposed and confirmed simultaneously, achieving throughput levels that single-chain Layer-1s simply cannot match.

To put Taraxa’s performance into perspective, I analyzed the highest number of transactions ever recorded in a single block across leading L1 networks.

The legend also highlights the breakdown of successful & failed transactions, offering insights into network performance & efficiency.

The data was collected using Dune Analytics and custom scripts for Taraxa. Here’s a breakdown for each blockchain:

Ethereum’s Peak Transactions in a Block

• Block: 21910920

• Total Transactions: 1,516

• Success Transactions: 1,513

• Failed Transactions: 3

• Total Gas Cost: ~0.0327 ETH (~$71 at current ETH prices)

Which you can see my query result on Dune here, also verify on Etherscan.

BNB Chain’s Peak Transactions in a Block

• Block: 34176742

• Total Transactions: 6,313

• Success Transactions: 6307

• Failed Transactions: 6

• Total Gas Cost: ~0.1498 BNB (~$90 at current BNB prices)

Which you can see my query result on Dune here, also verify on Bscscan.

Solana’s Peak Transactions in a Block

• Block: 177413557

• Total Transactions: 10,326

• Successful Transactions: 2,263

• Failed Transactions: 8,063

• Total Transaction Cost: ~$75 (Calculated by multiplying Solana’s avg. fee by total TXs)

Which you can see my query result on Dune here, also verify on Solana Explorer.

Taraxa’s Record-Breaking Block

To accurately analyze Taraxa’s block data, I used a custom script with ethers.js to check failed transactions, as Dune has not yet integrated Taraxa.

• Block: 16161419

• Total Transactions: 61,525

• Failed Transactions: 8

• Total Fees: 1.292025e-9 TARA (~$0.00000000001)

You can view my script code here & feel free to run it yourself, also verify on Tara.to.

Cardano’s highest recorded transaction count in a single block occurred at block 11259708, with only 304 transactions processed. The total fees for this block amounted to 60.080995 ADA (~$53). Which you can verify on Cardanoscan.

• Taraxa processed nearly 6x more transactions than Solana’s highest recorded block while maintaining a 99.99% success rate, compared to Solana’s 21.9%.

• Ethereum and BSC had strong success rates (~99.8% and 99.9%, respectively), but their highest recorded block transactions were far lower—Taraxa handled ~40x more than BSC and ~40x more than Ethereum.

• Cardano’s best performance was only 304 transactions per block, which is over 200x lower than Taraxa.

Notably, Chainspect Dashboard ranks Taraxa #1 among all networks in terms of the highest transactions recorded in a single block.

Beyond scalability, efficiency is just as crucial. High transaction fees discourage users and developers from building on a network, ultimately stalling adoption. An efficient blockchain minimizes costs while maintaining security and decentralization, allowing for mass adoption without financial barriers.

Based on the data above, I calculated how much it would cost each network to process 61,525 transactions (the number achieved by Taraxa):

This data clearly highlights Taraxa’s superior cost efficiency. Processing 61,525 transactions on Ethereum would cost over $2,800, while on Taraxa, it costs virtually nothing—making it the most scalable and affordable smart contract L1 available today.

Taraxa has shattered expectations with 61,525 transactions in a single block, near-instant finality, and almost zero costs. Compared to Ethereum, BSC, Solana, and Cardano, Taraxa achieves unmatched scalability while maintaining true decentralization and security.

With its BlockDAG architecture, PoS consensus, and optimized execution layer, Taraxa is setting a new benchmark for blockchain performance. Whether for DeFi, gaming, or real-world business applications, Taraxa’s technology offers a future-proof foundation for scalable and cost-efficient blockchain adoption.

Scalability and efficiency are two of the biggest challenges facing blockchain networks today. As demand for decentralized applications (dApps) and on-chain transactions grows, smart contract Layer-1 (L1) networks must handle high throughput while keeping costs low.

Taraxa has achieved a major milestone by processing 61,525 transactions in a single block, demonstrating unmatched scalability in the L1 space.

This was recorded at Block# 16161419, You can verify this directly on Tara.to or Taraxa Explorer.

Scalability is a critical factor for any blockchain aiming to support real-world applications. A network that cannot efficiently process a high volume of transactions will inevitably face higher fees, slower confirmations, and congestion issues—all of which negatively impact user experience and adoption. Traditional blockchains like Ethereum struggle with these challenges due to their single-chain topology, which limits them to processing one block at a time.

Taraxa, with its BlockDAG architecture and optimized execution layer, enables multiple blocks to be proposed and confirmed simultaneously, achieving throughput levels that single-chain Layer-1s simply cannot match.

To put Taraxa’s performance into perspective, I analyzed the highest number of transactions ever recorded in a single block across leading L1 networks.

The legend also highlights the breakdown of successful & failed transactions, offering insights into network performance & efficiency.

The data was collected using Dune Analytics and custom scripts for Taraxa. Here’s a breakdown for each blockchain:

Ethereum’s Peak Transactions in a Block

• Block: 21910920

• Total Transactions: 1,516

• Success Transactions: 1,513

• Failed Transactions: 3

• Total Gas Cost: ~0.0327 ETH (~$71 at current ETH prices)

Which you can see my query result on Dune here, also verify on Etherscan.

BNB Chain’s Peak Transactions in a Block

• Block: 34176742

• Total Transactions: 6,313

• Success Transactions: 6307

• Failed Transactions: 6

• Total Gas Cost: ~0.1498 BNB (~$90 at current BNB prices)

Which you can see my query result on Dune here, also verify on Bscscan.

Solana’s Peak Transactions in a Block

• Block: 177413557

• Total Transactions: 10,326

• Successful Transactions: 2,263

• Failed Transactions: 8,063

• Total Transaction Cost: ~$75 (Calculated by multiplying Solana’s avg. fee by total TXs)

Which you can see my query result on Dune here, also verify on Solana Explorer.

Taraxa’s Record-Breaking Block

To accurately analyze Taraxa’s block data, I used a custom script with ethers.js to check failed transactions, as Dune has not yet integrated Taraxa.

• Block: 16161419

• Total Transactions: 61,525

• Failed Transactions: 8

• Total Fees: 1.292025e-9 TARA (~$0.00000000001)

You can view my script code here & feel free to run it yourself, also verify on Tara.to.

Cardano’s highest recorded transaction count in a single block occurred at block 11259708, with only 304 transactions processed. The total fees for this block amounted to 60.080995 ADA (~$53). Which you can verify on Cardanoscan.

• Taraxa processed nearly 6x more transactions than Solana’s highest recorded block while maintaining a 99.99% success rate, compared to Solana’s 21.9%.

• Ethereum and BSC had strong success rates (~99.8% and 99.9%, respectively), but their highest recorded block transactions were far lower—Taraxa handled ~40x more than BSC and ~40x more than Ethereum.

• Cardano’s best performance was only 304 transactions per block, which is over 200x lower than Taraxa.

Notably, Chainspect Dashboard ranks Taraxa #1 among all networks in terms of the highest transactions recorded in a single block.

Beyond scalability, efficiency is just as crucial. High transaction fees discourage users and developers from building on a network, ultimately stalling adoption. An efficient blockchain minimizes costs while maintaining security and decentralization, allowing for mass adoption without financial barriers.

Based on the data above, I calculated how much it would cost each network to process 61,525 transactions (the number achieved by Taraxa):

This data clearly highlights Taraxa’s superior cost efficiency. Processing 61,525 transactions on Ethereum would cost over $2,800, while on Taraxa, it costs virtually nothing—making it the most scalable and affordable smart contract L1 available today.

Taraxa has shattered expectations with 61,525 transactions in a single block, near-instant finality, and almost zero costs. Compared to Ethereum, BSC, Solana, and Cardano, Taraxa achieves unmatched scalability while maintaining true decentralization and security.

With its BlockDAG architecture, PoS consensus, and optimized execution layer, Taraxa is setting a new benchmark for blockchain performance. Whether for DeFi, gaming, or real-world business applications, Taraxa’s technology offers a future-proof foundation for scalable and cost-efficient blockchain adoption.