![Crypto Terms Glossary: What is Throughput? Crypto Terms Glossary: What is Throughput?](/img/188/1417/what-is-throughput-sm.webp)
In a blockchain context, throughput is a measurement of how fast a blockchain is able to process transactions. This is typically measured in transactions per second (TPS) and is sometimes measured in minutes (TPM) or hours (TPH). Generally, blockchain networks using Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanisms tend to have higher throughput than those using Proof-of-Work (PoW) mechanisms.