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