VTA BenchmarkVirtacoin
Proof of workScrypt-based PoW
Target block interval60 seconds, according to the 2015 paper
Difficulty adjustmentRetargeted every block, according to the paper
Maximum supply20,999,999,999.9769 VTA stated in the paper
Wallet lineageVirtacoin Core described as based on the Bitcoin wallet
Bitcoin
Proof of workDouble-SHA-256 PoW is described as Bitcoin's mechanism in the VTA paper
Target block intervalAbout 10 minutes in the Bitcoin design
Difficulty adjustmentVTA paper contrasts Bitcoin/Litecoin's 2016-block retarget with VTA's per-block approach
Maximum supply21 million BTC in the referenced Bitcoin design
ArchitectureBitcoin's proof-of-work chain is the design VTA states it derives from
Side-by-Side Technical Matrix
| Dimension | Virtacoin (VTA) | Bitcoin (BTC) | Evidence type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PoW algorithm | Scrypt | Double-SHA-256 | 2015 VTA paper |
| Nominal block target | 60 seconds | ~10 minutes | Protocol design reference |
| Difficulty retarget | Every block | 2016-block period in the VTA paper's comparison | 2015 VTA paper |
| Maximum supply | 20,999,999,999.9769 | 21,000,000 | Historical design figures |
| Security model | Proof of work + Scrypt | Proof of work + SHA-256 | Protocol design |
| Current network height | Not independently verified network-wide | Not populated on this page | Current measurement separate |
Current Local VTA Snapshot
LOCAL NODE
2,438,866
Block height received from the configured VTA Core bridge.
LOCAL NODE
10.50183189
Difficulty received from the configured VTA Core bridge.
Timestamp: 2026-09-19 04:50:28 · These values describe the connected local node snapshot, not necessarily the current state of the entire network.
Interpretation Rules
What can be compared directly?Documented protocol parameters such as PoW algorithm, target interval, and stated retarget method.
What needs fresh measurements?Actual confirmation time, current fees, current network hash rate, mining concentration, current chain height, and current network-wide difficulty.
What is not claimed?This page does not assign a winner, score, security ranking, or payment-suitability verdict.
Source note: VTA protocol descriptions are derived from the uploaded “VirtaCoin: Peer-to-Peer Crypto-Currency with proof-of-work and Scrypt algorithm” paper by Debasish Banerjee, dated December 14, 2015. The paper itself describes its Bitcoin comparison and historical design parameters. Current VTA measurements shown here come from the site's local VTA Core bridge.