Bitcoin

Performance

Observed TPS

7

sustained, observed

Theoretical TPS

7

claimed max

Finality

3,600.00 s

Block time

600.00 s

Avg fee

$0.2400

Validators

—

semantics vary

Design

Type

L1

Launched

2009

Consensus

Nakamoto PoW (SHA-256)

Language

Script (C++ node)

Virtual machine

Bitcoin Script

Quantum-resistant

No

Sources

• https://chainspect.app/chain/bitcoin
• https://ycharts.com/indicators/bitcoin_average_transaction_fee

Data verified Tue Jun 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time). Methodology on the editorial standards page.