Ethereum vs. Avalanche
In this article we'll compare Ethereum and Avalanche. This is an indepth review that considers many metrics.
Overview
| Ethereum | Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Created by | Vitalik Buterin | Emin Gün Sirer, Kevin Sekniqi, and Ted Yin |
| Native token | ETH | AVAX |
| Consensus algorithm | PoS | PoS |
| Hashing algorithm | KECCAK-256 | KECCAK-256 |
| Supports EVM | Yes | Yes |
| TPS | 27 | 4500 |
| Block time (secs) | 12 | 2 |
| Layer | 1 | 0 |
| Supports smart contracts | Yes | Yes |
| Average transaction fee | $17.48 | $0.12 |
| Staking rewards (APR) | 3.31% | 8.96% |
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Comparison
Is Ethereum faster than Avalanche?
No, Ethereum processes 27 transactions per second and Avalanche processes 4500.
Is Ethereum cheaper than Avalanche?
No, Ethereum has an average transaction fee of $17.48, whereas Avalanche costs $0.12.