Ethereum Classic vs TON

Ethereum Classic 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.

Table of Contents

  1. Metrics
  2. Comparison

Comparing Metrics

Ethereum ClassicTON
Created byVitalik ButerinNikolai and Pavel Durov
Native tokenETCTON
Consensus algorithmPoWPoS
Hashing algorithmKECCAK-256KECCAK-256
Supports EVMYesNo
TPS151000000
Block time (secs)135
Layer11
Supports smart contractsYesYes
Average transaction fee$0.0001$0.012375
Staking rewards (APR)0%6.85%

High-level Comparisons

Is Ethereum Classic faster than TON?

No, Ethereum Classic only processes 15 transactions per second. TON processes up to 1000000.

Is Ethereum Classic cheaper than TON?

No, Ethereum Classic has an average transaction fee of $0.0001, whereas TON costs $0.012375.