| Consensus Mechanism |
Autolykos (Proof-of-Work) |
X16R (Proof-of-Work) |
| Smart Contracts |
Yes, with ErgoScript |
No |
| Privacy Features |
Yes, includes ring signatures and zero-knowledge proofs |
No |
| Scalability |
Aims to solve scalability with the power of eUTXO, NiPoPoWs and other novel features |
Optimized for asset creation and transfer |
| Use Cases |
Financial contracts |
Asset creation and transfer on the blockchain |
| ASIC-Resistant |
Yes |
Initially ASIC-resistant, but ASICs have since been developed |
| Language-base |
JVM |
C++ |
| Public Distribution |
~95% |
Fair launch, no pre-mine or ICO |
| Decentralization |
Ensures power isn’t concentrated; anyone can participate |
Aims for decentralization with a wide network of miners |
| Unique Features |
eUTXO model, NiPoPoWs |
Asset issuance and transfer, messaging capabilities for assets |