Nano vs Stellar (XLM)
A small transfer to a brand-new account, typical mainnet values. Live numbers where available.
| Nano | XLM | |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer time | โ 0.3 s | โ 5 s |
| Fee | $0.00 | <$0.01 |
| Minimum to receive | none | 1 XLM reserve to open an account (โ$0.22) |
| Energy per transfer | โ 0.0001 kWh | โ |
โ 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 โ or get your own link (the pool pays, not you) and watch three people feel it land.