Layer-1 Performance Comparison
Here's a comparison of various Layer-1 blockchain platforms, including eChain, which showcases superior performance and capabilities.
This comparison aims to provide a clear and concise evaluation of eChain's advantages in the blockchain ecosystem. If you have suggestions or updates for this comparison, please suggest changes using the "Edit this page" link at the right sidebar of this page.
| Feature | Ethereum | Cardano | Solana | Avalanche | Algorand | Internet Computer | eChain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transaction Speed | 15-20 TPS | 2 TPS | 2,000-3,000 TPS | 4,500 TPS | 20 TPS | 11,500 TPS, 250,000 QPS | ✅ 100,000 TPS |
| Transaction Finality | 14 minutes | 10-60 minutes | 21-46 seconds | 2-3 seconds | 4-5 seconds | 1 second | ✅ Near Instant |
| Scalability | Not very scalable | Not very scalable | Not very scalable | More scalability | More scalability | Indefinite scalability | ✅ Highest Scalability |
| Node Count | 6,000 nodes | 3,173 nodes | 1,603 nodes | 1,243 nodes | 1,997 nodes | 443 nodes | ✅ Optimized Node Count |
| Storage Costs | $73,000,000 / GB | Inadequate data storage | $1,000,000 / GB | $988,000 / GB | IPFS off-chain storage | $5 / GB | ✅ Minimal Cost |
| Cloud Service Dependency | 70% of nodes run on AWS | Unclear | Most nodes run on cloud | Unclear | Most nodes run on cloud | Independent data centers | ✅ Cloud Agnostic |
| Energy Efficiency | 238 kWh per transaction | 0.5 kWh per transaction | 0.001 kWh per transaction | 488,311 kWh in total | 512,671 kWh in total | 1.3 kWh per transaction | ✅ Most Efficient |
| End-User Key Management | Relies on centralized corporations | Users need to manage their own keys | Relies on solutions like Facebook or Google | Users need to manage their own keys | Users need to manage their own keys | Set up an Internet Identity locally | ✅ User-friendly Key Management |
Note: ✅ = supported, feature availability, or superior performance.
Why eChain?
When considering a blockchain solution, eChain stands out due to its unparalleled performance, energy efficiency, and scalability. Unlike other platforms that may compromise on decentralization or user autonomy, eChain provides a user-centric, highly efficient blockchain experience. With eChain, you're not just choosing a blockchain platform, but a comprehensive ecosystem tailored for future-proofing digital assets and applications.