Cardano vs. Aptos

In this article we'll compare Cardano and Aptos. This is an indepth review that considers many metrics.

Overview

CardanoAptos
Created byCharles HoskinsonAvery Ching
Native tokenADAAPT
Consensus algorithmPoSPoS
Hashing algorithmEdDSAKECCAK-256
Supports EVMNoYes
TPS250160000
Block time (secs)204
Layer11
Supports smart contractsYesYes
Average transaction fee$0.18$0.0000012
Staking rewards (APR)5%7%

Table of Contents

  1. Is Cardano faster than Aptos?
  2. Is Cardano cheaper than Aptos?

Comparison

Is Cardano faster than Aptos?

No, Cardano processes 250 transactions per second and Aptos processes 160000.

Is Cardano cheaper than Aptos?

No, Cardano has an average transaction fee of $0.18, whereas Aptos costs $0.0000012.