Aptos vs. Polkadot
In this article we'll compare Aptos and Polkadot. This is an indepth review that considers many metrics.
Overview
| Aptos | Polkadot | |
|---|---|---|
| Created by | Avery Ching | Gavin Wood, Robert Habermeier and Peter Czaban |
| Native token | APT | DOT |
| Consensus algorithm | PoS | PoS |
| Hashing algorithm | KECCAK-256 | BLAKE2 |
| Supports EVM | Yes | No |
| TPS | 160000 | 1000 |
| Block time (secs) | 4 | 6 |
| Layer | 1 | 0 |
| Supports smart contracts | Yes | Yes |
| Average transaction fee | $0.0000012 | $0.08792 |
| Staking rewards (APR) | 7% | 14.5% |
Table of Contents
Comparison
Is Aptos faster than Polkadot?
Yes, Aptos processes 160000 transactions per second, whereas Polkadot only processes 1000.
Is Aptos cheaper than Polkadot?
Yes, Aptos has an average transaction fee of $0.0000012, whereas Polkadot costs $0.08792.