Aptos vs. Solana
In this article we'll compare Aptos and Solana. This is an indepth review that considers many metrics.
Overview
| Aptos | Solana | |
|---|---|---|
| Created by | Avery Ching | Anatoly Yakovenko |
| Native token | APT | SOL |
| Consensus algorithm | PoS | PoH |
| Hashing algorithm | KECCAK-256 | SHA-256 |
| Supports EVM | Yes | No |
| TPS | 160000 | 65000 |
| Block time (secs) | 4 | 0.4 |
| Layer | 1 | 1 |
| Supports smart contracts | Yes | Yes |
| Average transaction fee | $0.0000012 | $0.00025 |
| Staking rewards (APR) | 7% | 7% |
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Comparison
Is Aptos faster than Solana?
Yes, Aptos processes 160000 transactions per second, whereas Solana only processes 65000.
Is Aptos cheaper than Solana?
Yes, Aptos has an average transaction fee of $0.0000012, whereas Solana costs $0.00025.