Polkadot vs Tron
Polkadot and Tron 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
Polkadot | Tron | |
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Created by | Gavin Wood, Robert Habermeier and Peter Czaban | Justin Sun |
Native token | DOT | TRON |
Consensus algorithm | PoS | PoS |
Hashing algorithm | BLAKE2 | KECCAK-256 |
Supports EVM | No | Yes |
TPS | 1000 | 2000 |
Block time (secs) | 6 | 3 |
Layer | 0 | 1 |
Supports smart contracts | Yes | Yes |
Average transaction fee | $0.08792 | $0.000005 |
Staking rewards (APR) | 14.5% | 4.2% |
High-level Comparisons
Is Polkadot faster than Tron?
No, Polkadot only processes 1000 transactions per second. Tron processes up to 2000.
Is Polkadot cheaper than Tron?
No, Polkadot has an average transaction fee of $0.08792, whereas Tron costs $0.000005.