ACADEMY

v2

MODULE 14

LESSON 6

Architecture vs. Ethereum & Solana

Feature

Feature

Qubic

Qubic

Ethereum

Ethereum

Solana

Solana

Execution

Execution

Native C++ “bare metal”

Native C++ “bare metal”

EVM bytecode

EVM bytecode

BPF VM

BPF VM

Fees

Fees

Feeless for users; contract burns QU

Feeless for users; contract burns QU

User gas

User gas

User lamports

User lamports

Deployment

Deployment

Quorum vote + IPO

Quorum vote + IPO

Permissionless

Permissionless

Permissionless

Permissionless

Throughput

Throughput

Millions TPS (theoretical)

Millions TPS (theoretical)

~30 TPS

~30 TPS

~65k TPS

~65k TPS

AI Focus

AI Focus

uPoW trains AIGarth

uPoW trains AIGarth

None

None

None

None

PRO TIP

When designing a dApp, budget for your contract’s locked QU burn rate — users won’t pay gas, but your contract needs enough reserves.

PRO TIP

When designing a dApp, budget for your contract’s locked QU burn rate — users won’t pay gas, but your contract needs enough reserves.

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© 2025 Qubic.

Qubic is a decentralized, open-source network for experimental technology. Nothing on this site should be construed as investment, legal, or financial advice. Qubic does not offer securities, and participation in the network may involve risks. Users are responsible for complying with local regulations. Please consult legal and financial professionals before engaging with the platform.