Ethereum Classic vs. Monero

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

Overview

Ethereum ClassicMonero
Created byVitalik ButerinRiccardo Spagni
Native tokenETCXMR
Consensus algorithmPoWPoW
Hashing algorithmKECCAK-256randomx
Supports EVMYesNo
TPS151700
Block time (secs)13120
Layer11
Supports smart contractsYesNo
Average transaction fee$0.0001$0.001
Staking rewards (APR)0%%

Table of Contents

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

Comparison

Is Ethereum Classic faster than Monero?

No, Ethereum Classic processes 15 transactions per second and Monero processes 1700.

Is Ethereum Classic cheaper than Monero?

No, Ethereum Classic has an average transaction fee of $0.0001, whereas Monero costs $0.001.