Nano vs Cardano (ADA)
A small transfer to a brand-new account, typical mainnet values. Live numbers where available.
| Nano | ADA | |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer time | ≈ 0.3 s | ≈ 20 s |
| Fee | $0.00 | ≈$0.04 |
| Minimum to receive | none | ≈1 ADA minimum per UTXO (≈$0.25) |
| Energy per transfer | ≈ 0.0001 kWh | — |
≈ means typical value. Fees for Bitcoin are live from mempool.space. This is a comparison for a small gift to someone who has never used the network before.
Try it on your own money
Ask a Nano holder for a gift link — or, if you hold Nano yourself, give 3 gifts and watch them land.