Cosmos vs. Ethereum
In this article we'll compare Cosmos and Ethereum. This is an indepth review that considers many metrics.
Overview
| Cosmos | Ethereum | |
|---|---|---|
| Created by | Ethan Buchman and Jae Kwon | Vitalik Buterin |
| Native token | ATOM | ETH |
| Consensus algorithm | PoS | PoS |
| Hashing algorithm | SHA-256 | KECCAK-256 |
| Supports EVM | No | Yes |
| TPS | 10000 | 27 |
| Block time (secs) | 1 | 12 |
| Layer | 0 | 1 |
| Supports smart contracts | Yes | Yes |
| Average transaction fee | $0.01 | $17.48 |
| Staking rewards (APR) | 25.4% | 3.31% |
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Comparison
Is Cosmos faster than Ethereum?
Yes, Cosmos processes 10000 transactions per second, whereas Ethereum only processes 27.
Is Cosmos cheaper than Ethereum?
Yes, Cosmos has an average transaction fee of $0.01, whereas Ethereum costs $17.48.