Cosmos vs TON
Cosmos and TON 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.
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Comparing Metrics
| Cosmos | TON | |
|---|---|---|
| Created by | Ethan Buchman and Jae Kwon | Nikolai and Pavel Durov |
| Native token | ATOM | TON |
| Consensus algorithm | PoS | PoS |
| Hashing algorithm | SHA-256 | KECCAK-256 |
| Supports EVM | No | No |
| TPS | 10000 | 1000000 |
| Block time (secs) | 1 | 5 |
| Layer | 0 | 1 |
| Supports smart contracts | Yes | Yes |
| Average transaction fee | $0.01 | $0.012375 |
| Staking rewards (APR) | 25.4% | 6.85% |
High-level Comparisons
Is Cosmos faster than TON?
No, Cosmos only processes 10000 transactions per second. TON processes up to 1000000.
Is Cosmos cheaper than TON?
No, Cosmos has an average transaction fee of $0.01, whereas TON costs $0.012375.