Aptos vs BNB Chain

Aptos and BNB Chain 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

AptosBNB Chain
Created byAvery ChingChangpeng Zhao
Native tokenAPTBNB
Consensus algorithmPoSPoS
Hashing algorithmKECCAK-256KECCAK-256
Supports EVMYesYes
TPS1600002200
Block time (secs)43
Layer11
Supports smart contractsYesYes
Average transaction fee$0.0000012$0.35
Staking rewards (APR)7%%

High-level Comparisons

Is Aptos faster than BNB Chain?

Yes, Aptos can process 160000 transactions per second. BNB Chain only processes up to 2200.

Is Aptos cheaper than BNB Chain?

Yes, Aptos has an average transaction fee of $0.0000012, whereas BNB Chain costs $0.35.