| Feature | Ergo (ERG) | Verge (XVG) |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus Mechanism | Autolykos (Proof-of-Work) | Proof-of-Work |
| Smart Contracts | Yes, with ErgoScript | MiniScript (Planned) |
| Privacy Features | Yes, includes ring signatures and zero-knowledge proofs | Yes, obfuscates the IP addresses of users with Tor and leverages stealth transactions |
| Scalability | Aims to solve scalability with the power of eUTXO, NiPoPoWs and other novel features | TBC |
| Use Cases | Financial contracts | Private transactions |
| ASIC-Resistant | Yes | TBC |
| Language-base | JVM | TBC |
| Public Distribution | ~95% | TBC |