Ethereum vs Solana: which network to build on
Ethereum or one of its layer 2s if your team writes Solidity and your users hold EVM wallets. Solana if every action has to be fast and inexpensive and the team is ready for Rust. We build on both, so the choice follows your users, not our habits.
We build on bothEthereum and Solana for developers
The main differences that change the code and the timeline.
| Ethereum and Solana for developers | Ethereum | Solana |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Solidity or Vyper | Rust: Anchor or native |
| Data model | A contract holds its own state | Stateless programs, data in accounts |
| Tools | Foundry, Hardhat, OpenZeppelin | Anchor, a local validator, devnet |
| Wallets | MetaMask, Safe, WalletConnect | Phantom, Solflare, wallet adapter |
| Fees | Vary on mainnet, lower on layer 2s | Usually low, priority fees when busy |
| Compatible networks | The EVM world: layer 2s, Polygon, BNB Smart Chain | Its own ecosystem |
From the networks’ documentation
ethereum.org and the Solana documentation, read on 15 November 2026.
Which to choose
Start from your users and your team.
- Your team writes Solidity
- Users and partners hold EVM wallets
- You need code portable across EVM networks
- A wide choice of Solidity auditors matters
- Your team is ready for Rust or already uses it
- Users are already on Phantom or Solflare
- Every action must be fast and inexpensive
- The logic fits the account model well
How we help you choose
A decision before the code, in writing.
- List the actions
What users do on-chain, and how often.
- Cost both networks
Fees, wallets and tools for each action.
- Decide in writing
The choice and its reasons go into the brief.
- First version
Contracts or programs with tests, on a test network first.
The network does not change the law
What Kazakhstan law requires depends on what the product does and who runs it, not on the network. Issuing, exchanging and holding digital assets for users in Kazakhstan is done by a client with the right status; we write code to their lawyer’s requirements. We name the development price after the brief and fix it in the contract.
Read next
Networks, comparisons and the team.
Checked on 15 November 2026
This is not legal advice. Laws change: before launch, check the current version on adilet.zan.kz and talk to a lawyer or accountant.
Short and to the point.
Which is cheaper to use?
Per transaction, Solana is usually cheaper than Ethereum mainnet, and Ethereum layer 2s close much of the gap. What matters is the cost per action in your product, which we estimate on both networks before you decide.
Where is it easier to find developers and auditors?
EVM tooling is older and shared by many networks, so Solidity developers and auditors are easier to find. Solana’s Rust ecosystem is smaller but well established for programs, tokens and wallets.
Can we start on one network and add the other later?
Yes, but it is different code: Solidity and Rust. We design the shared parts, the front end and back end, so the second network can be added as a separate stage.
How much does it cost to build on Ethereum or Solana?
There is no separate price in our price list. We name it after the brief and fix it in the contract. Supporting a second network is priced as extra scope.
Does the network change whether we need a licence?
Not by itself: what matters is what the product does and who runs it. Developing software to order is not licensed; the status for issuing, exchanging or holding digital assets is the client’s. Their lawyer decides this.
What are you choosing a network for?
Describe the product; we reply quickly with a recommended network and the reasons.