Blockchain Research

Solana vs Aptos

Solana is a L1 launched in 2020 using Proof of History + Tower BFT. Aptos is a L1 launched in 2022 using AptosBFT (Jolteon/DiemBFT). On observed throughput, Solana leads (1,306 vs 142 TPS). On typical fees, Aptos is lower ($0.0020 vs $0.0004).

Metric Solana Aptos
Observed TPS 1,306 142
Theoretical TPS 65,000 160,000
Finality 12.80 s 0.90 s
Block time 0.40 s 0.04 s
Avg fee $0.0020 $0.0004
Validators 115

Better value per row marked in colour (higher TPS; lower finality, block time, fee). "—" = no reliable current source.

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