Tron vs Solana

Tron and Solana 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

TronSolana
Created byJustin SunAnatoly Yakovenko
Native tokenTRONSOL
Consensus algorithmPoSPoH
Hashing algorithmKECCAK-256SHA-256
Supports EVMYesNo
TPS200065000
Block time (secs)30.4
Layer11
Supports smart contractsYesYes
Average transaction fee$0.000005$0.00025
Staking rewards (APR)4.2%7%

High-level Comparisons

Is Tron faster than Solana?

No, Tron only processes 2000 transactions per second. Solana processes up to 65000.

Is Tron cheaper than Solana?

No, Tron has an average transaction fee of $0.000005, whereas Solana costs $0.00025.