Is Neo a good cryptocurrency? Is it better than Ethereum?

July 09, 2021 09:40 AM AEST | By Sonal

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Neo was the first blockchain project of China that got regulatory clearance. Even after the country's exchanges were shut down, the Chinese government had welcomed the initiative. Only a handful cryptocurrencies are currently permitted to function in China. Many people have dubbed the initiative as "Chinese Ethereum" because of its widespread support and patriotic sentiment.

How does NEO work?

Like most cryptocurrencies, NEO was built by its community. Its platform enables developers to run smart contracts and create new applications (dapps), which mimic real-world businesses and services using its software.

The delegated Byzantine Fault Tolerant (dBFT) mechanism underpins NEO. This method is used to protect the blockchain and keep the devices in distributed network in sync.

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NEO uses a two-tier architecture to provide consumers and developers more control over the network. Both NEO and GAS tokens are used in the ecosystem.

The first is NEO, which is a token that can be purchased. It is indivisible, which means that, unlike some other cryptocurrencies, its lowest unit will always be 1. There are already 100 million Neo tokens in existence and no more will be generated.
The second token, GAS, is created by NEO. GAS tokens are distinct and are used to pay for network transactions as well as the operation of Dapps. A decay algorithm generates GAS tokens, which are divisible.

What are the advantages of using Neo?

Neo has a positive future ahead as it comes with lot of benefits. Below are some of the advantages of NEO.

The dBFT consensus method is speedy. It is capable of processing over 1,000 transactions per second. Bitcoin, on the other hand, processes about six transactions per second (tps). Ethereum has a maximum transaction rate of 12 tps.
Developers may use NEO to get access to a sophisticated virtual machine that streamlines the most important aspects of smart contract writing. To use the platform, developers do not need to learn a new coding language.
The Chinese government, as well as major corporations such as Alibaba, have endorsed NEO. While this may threaten its apparent independence, it has actually increased its popularity in China, since the government's support has given it credibility.

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The NEO3 update, announced in 2020, is expected to be the largest in the company's history. The overhaul will also improve interoperability in the industry, in addition to introducing new governance frameworks. The platform will get additional cross-chain capabilities in particular.

Is Neo better than Ethereum?

Both Neo and Ethereum offer platforms designed for the development of distributed applications (DApps) and smart contracts. Though they both serve the same market, there are certain differences.

Neo supports programming in multiple languages, while Ethereum permits coding in only one language (Solidity).
Neo can handle 10K transactions per second, while Ethereum supports 15 tps.
Ethereum is divisible, but NEO is not divisible.

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