Aptos vs Bitcoin

Aptos and Bitcoin are two popular blockchains. In this article we'll compare them across a variety of metrics. Both blockchains have their own strengths and weaknesses, and we'll explore them below.

Table of Contents

  1. Metrics
  2. Comparison

Comparing Metrics

AptosBitcoin
Created byAvery ChingSatoshi Nakamoto
Native tokenAPTBTC
Consensus algorithmPoSPoW
Hashing algorithmKECCAK-256SHA-256
Supports EVMYesNo
TPS1600005
Block time (secs)4600
Layer11
Supports smart contractsYesNo
Average transaction fee$0.0000012$5.0973
Staking rewards (APR)7%0%

High-level Comparisons

Is Aptos faster than Bitcoin?

Yes, Aptos can process 160000 transactions per second. Bitcoin only processes up to 5.

Is Aptos cheaper than Bitcoin?

Yes, Aptos has an average transaction fee of $0.0000012, whereas Bitcoin costs $5.0973.