Cardano vs BNB Chain

Cardano 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

CardanoBNB Chain
Created byCharles HoskinsonChangpeng Zhao
Native tokenADABNB
Consensus algorithmPoSPoS
Hashing algorithmEdDSAKECCAK-256
Supports EVMNoYes
TPS2502200
Block time (secs)203
Layer11
Supports smart contractsYesYes
Average transaction fee$0.18$0.35
Staking rewards (APR)5%%

High-level Comparisons

Is Cardano faster than BNB Chain?

No, Cardano only processes 250 transactions per second. BNB Chain processes up to 2200.

Is Cardano cheaper than BNB Chain?

No, Cardano has an average transaction fee of $0.18, whereas BNB Chain costs $0.35.