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Solana V.S Etheruem: Which Chain is Better for Web 3.0 Startups?

Solana V.S Etheruem-important things to bear in mind when picking an ecosystem to buidl on

Nov 24, 2022
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The battle between Solana and Ethereum has been an ongoing debate as more and more Web 3.0 startups look to leverage the power of blockchain technology. While both chains offer a range of features and advantages, their different structures make them suitable for different purposes.

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In our previous blog, we have detailed the major differences between the two public chains from a developer’s perspective. This time, we would like to go over the most important considerations to bear in mind for web 3.0 start ups when it comes to the desicion of choosing a public chain ecosystem.

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What to consider when choosing a blockchain for your project

Design:

Ethereum was designed as a general-purpose blockchain platform that enables developers to build a wide range of decentralized applications (dapps) on its network. In contrast, Solana was designed specifically for high-performance dApps. As a result, Solana is able to process transactions at much higher speeds than Ethereum.

Average transactions per second on Solana have averaged over 2,000 TPS since Nov. 8.
Average transactions per second on Solana have averaged over 2,000 TPS since Nov. 8.

Functionality:

Both Ethereum and Solana allow users to create and manage smart contracts. However, Ethereum's smart contract language, Solidity, is considered to be more user-friendly than the smart contract language used by Solana. Additionally, Ethereum's Virtual Machine (EVM) is more widely adopted than Solana's Virtual Machine (Serum).

Erc20 vault- solidity Smart contract | by hans haar | CoinsBench
Erc20 vault- solidity Smart contract | by hans haar | CoinsBench

Community Support

Ethereum

The Ethereum community is a place where people from all around the world come together to talk about recent developments, debate technical issues and imagine what future could look like.

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It's not just an online forum but rather its own self-sustaining ecosystem with thriving communities in different countries that have been growing exponentially for years now!

Online community

If you're looking for a place to discuss all things Ethereum, this is it.

Ethereum Community Hub

These online forums are chock-full of people from around the world who share news about recent developments and imagine what tomorrow might bring as they debate technical issues at every turn in clever conversations that range far beyond simply coding languages like Solidity into more expansive topics such as politics or philosophy--even art history!

Upcoming Events
Ethereum events | ethereum.org
Ethereum events | ethereum.org

There are a number of Ethereum-related events happening every month that you can attend to meet new people in the community, learn about employment opportunities for yourself or your company's employees (especially if they're related), develop skills on topics such as blockchain technology itself by attending talks given at these conferences/workshops - there really isn't any bad time!

Meetup Events
Ethereum Meetups All Over the World
Ethereum Meetups All Over the World

The meetups are a great way to get in touch with other like-minded individuals who share your passion for Ethereum. Groups usually have around 20 attendees and they're always interested new people want learn about the ecosystem!

DAOs

DAOs are an innovative way for you to find groups that share your values, collaborate with other members of the community and grow in influence. The potential impact on society could be significant!

Solana

Solana's Ecosystem

Solana has a very engaged and helpful community of developers who are always happy to help out new members of the community.

Solana is committed to fostering a strong developer community. They achieve this by organizing regular hackathons and building an online and offline ecosystem that supports developers.

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Hackathons are a great way to get developers excited about a new technology. They provide a forum for developers to learn about the technology and to collaborate on projects. Solana regularly organizes hackathons to promote the development of applications on the Solana blockchain. The six prize tracks that Solana is incentivizing include payments, gaming, DAOs, DeFi, web3, and mobile.

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Security

Another important consideration when choosing a web 3.0 platform is security. Thankfully, Solana has this covered as well.

Solana’s special design of account system, Solana is subject to less attack due to its account system. Security is more emphasized in Solana’s architeture. Not only does this make Solana more secure, but it also makes it more environmentally friendly than Ethereum.

Solana's Environmental Impact
Solana’s Environmental Impact

Cost:

Solana's high-performance protocol for scalability could be a huge advantage for startups looking to process a high volume of transactions quickly.

However, the hardware support for Solana is costlier in comparison, so startups may need to weigh the benefits against the costs. Additionally, Solana is not decentralized enough, so it may not be the best option for startups looking to build a truly decentralized network.

Botton Line

Ultimately, there's no easy answer to solana vs ethereum, but by carefully evaluating their specific needs, startups can make an informed decision about which blockchain platform is right for them.

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