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Ergo vs The World

Understand how Ergo compares to other blockchain platforms. Honest, technical comparisons with no marketing fluff.

PoW
Consensus
eUTXO
State Model
Fair
Launch
Sigma
Privacy

Choose a Comparison

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B

Ergo vs Bitcoin

Ergo extends Bitcoin's proven UTXO security with programmable smart contracts, native privacy, and long-term sustainability.

Programmable eUTXONative Privacy
E

Ergo vs Ethereum

Ergo offers Ethereum-level programmability without the security pitfalls, unpredictable fees, or centralization risks.

No Reentrancy AttacksPredictable Fees
C

Ergo vs Cardano

Both use extended UTXO, but Ergo chose PoW, fair launch, and protocol-level sustainability.

Proof-of-Work SecurityFair Launch
M

Ergo vs Monero

Monero enforces privacy by default. Ergo offers programmable privacy with selective disclosure.

Programmable PrivacySmart Contracts
Z

Ergo vs Zcash

Both enable ZK proofs, but Ergo's Sigma Protocols require no trusted setup ceremony.

No Trusted SetupSmart Contracts
S

Ergo vs Solana

Solana optimizes for TPS. Ergo optimizes for decentralization, security, and sustainability.

True DecentralizationNo VC Control
C

Ergo vs CBDCs

CBDCs give central banks unprecedented control. Ergo gives individuals financial sovereignty.

Privacy by DesignCensorship Resistance
V

Ergo vs VC-Funded Chains

VC chains optimize for investor returns. Ergo optimizes for user empowerment.

Fair DistributionAligned Incentives
K

Ergo vs Kaspa

Both are fair-launched PoW chains, but Ergo adds smart contracts, privacy, and sustainability features Kaspa lacks.

Smart ContractsPrivacy Features
R

Ergo vs Ravencoin

Both enable native tokens on PoW, but Ergo adds smart contracts, privacy, and DeFi that Ravencoin can't support.

Smart ContractsDeFi Capabilities
L

Ergo vs Litecoin

Litecoin is digital silver to Bitcoin's gold. Ergo is programmable money with full DeFi capabilities.

Smart ContractsPrivacy Approach
A

Ergo vs Avalanche

Avalanche raised $290M+ from VCs with insider allocations. Ergo had zero pre-mine, zero VC money - just fair mining from block 1.

Token DistributionConsensus
A

Ergo vs Algorand

Algorand is MIT-backed with foundation-controlled tokenomics. Ergo is community-built with fair distribution and no central authority.

GovernanceToken Distribution

Why These Comparisons Matter

Every blockchain makes tradeoffs. Understanding these tradeoffs helps you choose the right tool for your needs.

Security First

Ergo's eUTXO model eliminates entire classes of vulnerabilities that affect account-based chains.

Fair Launch

No ICO, no premine, no VC allocation. All ERG is earned through mining, like Bitcoin.

Programmable Privacy

Sigma Protocols enable zero-knowledge proofs without trusted setup, built into the core protocol.

Visual comparisons & matrices

Side-by-side Ergo vs other L1 diagrams that are easy to save and share.

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Visual guide
4 min

Ergo vs Kaspa: Programmable PoW vs High-Throughput PoW

Infographic comparing Ergo’s programmable eUTXO DeFi stack with Kaspa’s high-throughput PoW payments layer built on a BlockDAG.

Ergo • KaspaOpen infographic
Visual guide
4 min

Ergo vs Ravencoin: Tokens on PoW – Basic vs Full DeFi

Infographic comparing Ergo and Ravencoin as PoW token platforms, from simple asset issuance to a full programmable DeFi stack with privacy and advanced features.

Ergo • RavencoinOpen infographic
Visual guide
4 min

Ergo vs CBDCs: Control vs Sovereignty

Infographic contrasting self-custodied programmable money on Ergo with centrally controlled CBDCs across ownership, privacy, censorship and monetary policy.

Ergo • CBDCsOpen infographic
Visual guide
4 min

Ergo vs Bitcoin: Bitcoin With the Missing Pieces

Infographic comparing simple UTXO Bitcoin money with Ergo’s eUTXO, smart contracts, privacy and storage rent — like adding missing layers on top of the Bitcoin brick.

Ergo • BitcoinOpen infographic
Visual guide
4 min

Ergo vs Avalanche: Funding Story and Power Structure

Infographic comparing Ergo’s $0 VC, 100% mined distribution with Avalanche’s hundreds of millions in venture funding, and how that shapes consensus, control and incentives.

Ergo • AvalancheOpen infographic
Visual guide
5 min

Ergo vs Major L1s – Feature Checklist

Side-by-side matrix for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Monero, Zcash, Solana, a typical VC chain, CBDCs and Ergo across consensus, launch, privacy, storage rent, MEV and more.

Ergo • BitcoinOpen infographic

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