Aptos vs. Stellar
In this article we'll compare Aptos and Stellar. This is an indepth review that considers many metrics.
Overview
| Aptos | Stellar | |
|---|---|---|
| Created by | Avery Ching | Jed McCaleb |
| Native token | APT | XLM |
| Consensus algorithm | PoS | PoS |
| Hashing algorithm | KECCAK-256 | SCP |
| Supports EVM | Yes | No |
| TPS | 160000 | 200 |
| Block time (secs) | 4 | 5 |
| Layer | 1 | 1 |
| Supports smart contracts | Yes | Yes |
| Average transaction fee | $0.0000012 | $8.5e-9 |
| Staking rewards (APR) | 7% | 1% |
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Comparison
Is Aptos faster than Stellar?
Yes, Aptos processes 160000 transactions per second, whereas Stellar only processes 200.
Is Aptos cheaper than Stellar?
Yes, Aptos has an average transaction fee of $0.0000012, whereas Stellar costs $8.5e-9.