Ethereum vs. Aptos

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

Overview

EthereumAptos
Created byVitalik ButerinAvery Ching
Native tokenETHAPT
Consensus algorithmPoSPoS
Hashing algorithmKECCAK-256KECCAK-256
Supports EVMYesYes
TPS27160000
Block time (secs)124
Layer11
Supports smart contractsYesYes
Average transaction fee$17.48$0.0000012
Staking rewards (APR)3.31%7%

Table of Contents

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

Comparison

Is Ethereum faster than Aptos?

No, Ethereum processes 27 transactions per second and Aptos processes 160000.

Is Ethereum cheaper than Aptos?

No, Ethereum has an average transaction fee of $17.48, whereas Aptos costs $0.0000012.