Ethereum Classic vs. Avalanche

In this article we'll compare Ethereum Classic and Avalanche. This is an indepth review that considers many metrics.

Overview

Ethereum ClassicAvalanche
Created byVitalik ButerinEmin Gün Sirer, Kevin Sekniqi, and Ted Yin
Native tokenETCAVAX
Consensus algorithmPoWPoS
Hashing algorithmKECCAK-256KECCAK-256
Supports EVMYesYes
TPS154500
Block time (secs)132
Layer10
Supports smart contractsYesYes
Average transaction fee$0.0001$0.12
Staking rewards (APR)0%8.96%

Table of Contents

  1. Is Ethereum Classic faster than Avalanche?
  2. Is Ethereum Classic cheaper than Avalanche?

Comparison

Is Ethereum Classic faster than Avalanche?

No, Ethereum Classic processes 15 transactions per second and Avalanche processes 4500.

Is Ethereum Classic cheaper than Avalanche?

No, Ethereum Classic has an average transaction fee of $0.0001, whereas Avalanche costs $0.12.