Bitcoin vs Cosmos

Bitcoin and Cosmos 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

BitcoinCosmos
Created bySatoshi NakamotoEthan Buchman and Jae Kwon
Native tokenBTCATOM
Consensus algorithmPoWPoS
Hashing algorithmSHA-256SHA-256
Supports EVMNoNo
TPS510000
Block time (secs)6001
Layer10
Supports smart contractsNoYes
Average transaction fee$5.0973$0.01
Staking rewards (APR)0%25.4%

High-level Comparisons

Is Bitcoin faster than Cosmos?

No, Bitcoin only processes 5 transactions per second. Cosmos processes up to 10000.

Is Bitcoin cheaper than Cosmos?

No, Bitcoin has an average transaction fee of $5.0973, whereas Cosmos costs $0.01.