Avalanche vs. Arbitrum
In this article we'll compare Avalanche and Arbitrum. This is an indepth review that considers many metrics.
Overview
Avalanche | Arbitrum | |
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Created by | Emin Gün Sirer, Kevin Sekniqi, and Ted Yin | Germans Gedgauds |
Native token | AVAX | ETH |
Consensus algorithm | PoS | PoS |
Hashing algorithm | KECCAK-256 | KECCAK-256 |
Supports EVM | Yes | Yes |
TPS | 4500 | 4000 |
Block time (secs) | 2 | 13 |
Layer | 0 | 2 |
Supports smart contracts | Yes | Yes |
Average transaction fee | $0.12 | $0.101 |
Staking rewards (APR) | 8.96% | % |
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Comparison
Is Avalanche faster than Arbitrum?
Yes, Avalanche processes 4500 transactions per second, whereas Arbitrum only processes 4000.
Is Avalanche cheaper than Arbitrum?
Yes, Avalanche has an average transaction fee of $0.12, whereas Arbitrum costs $0.101.