Cardano Alternatives: Similar L1 Protocols Compared

Cardano carries a risk grade of B- (30/100) and ranks #19 of 56 rated L1 protocols. Below are 55 L1 protocols ranked by safety — from safest to riskiest. 18 of these protocols score lower (safer) than Cardano, and 37 score higher (riskier).

The single safest alternative is Algorand (A-, 15/100 — 15 points safer than Cardano). See the Cardano vs Algorand comparison to weigh the tradeoffs.