# Fast Transaction Speed and Low Cost

Since YU Token is designed as an alternative to traditional payment systems, **transaction speed and fees** are critical factors.

## 1) Solana’s Ultra-Fast Transaction Processing

Solana currently processes over **50,000 transactions per second (TPS)**, making it highly suitable for financial services and real-time payment systems.

<table><thead><tr><th width="122">Blockchain</th><th width="219">Block Production Time</th><th width="289">Transaction Finalization Speed</th><th>TPS</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Ethereum</td><td>~12 seconds</td><td>Up to several minutes</td><td>30–50</td></tr><tr><td>Bitcoin</td><td>~10 minutes</td><td>~7 TPS</td><td>7</td></tr><tr><td>Solana</td><td>~400ms (0.4 seconds)</td><td>2-3 seconds</td><td>50,000+</td></tr></tbody></table>

This speed is a crucial factor in enabling **small businesses to process payments quickly** and allowing **consumers to complete transactions instantly without delays**.

## 2) Low Transaction Fees

Solana charges an **average transaction fee of 0.00025 SOL (\~$0.0005 per transaction)**, making it **significantly cheaper** than other blockchain networks.

<table><thead><tr><th width="180">Blockchain</th><th>Average Transaction Fee</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Ethereum</td><td>$3 – $20 (Can exceed $100 during high congestion)</td></tr><tr><td>Bitcoin</td><td>$0.10 – $0.30</td></tr><tr><td>Solana</td><td>$0.0005 – $0.002</td></tr></tbody></table>

YU Token users can conduct **microtransactions seamlessly without worrying about transaction fees**, creating a **favorable environment for small businesses**.