NOWPayments Released Blockchain Payout Efficiency Data
The data helps enterprises select blockchain rails by comparing speed and volume across five major networks.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Financial Services
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NOWPayments published a six-month analysis of enterprise payout performance across five blockchain networks. The report evaluates transaction volume, frequency, and speed to help businesses optimize their payment infrastructure.
Why it matters
Selecting the right blockchain rail directly impacts operational costs and payment velocity for companies using crypto-payouts. This data provides a performance baseline to assist operators in choosing networks that align with their specific speed and volume requirements.
TRON led volume at 43.69% while BNB Smart Chain handled 48.23% of transactions. Solana recorded the fastest average payout speed at 1 minute and 45 seconds, significantly outpacing Ethereum's 5 minutes and 56 seconds.
The players
NOWPayments
An Estonia-based crypto payment processor that supports 350 cryptocurrencies for global businesses.
The details
The report evaluates enterprise payout activity by tracking internal transfers where recipients must confirm receipt via email before funds are processed. These five networks combined represent 94.04% of total payout volume and 77.84% of transaction counts within the NOWPayments system. This analysis allows operators to evaluate the trade-offs between specific blockchain architectures for global payroll or vendor disbursements.
Timeline
The payout data covers the six-month period from March 2026 to August 2026.
NOWPayments published the enterprise payout dataset on September 21, 2026.
Market Landscape
This release follows the documented industry trend of shifting toward blockchain-based enterprise payment rails for cross-border settlements. It provides a technical performance benchmark that mirrors how companies traditionally evaluated legacy banking providers.
Operators currently utilizing crypto-payouts should evaluate their chosen network against these performance benchmarks to identify potential speed improvements. If your current payout volume is high, prioritize network selection to minimize transaction friction for your recipients.
The takeaway
Blockchain infrastructure selection should be driven by measurable performance data rather than network popularity alone. Operators should monitor future reports to understand how these payout metrics correlate with transaction costs and long-term business growth.
Further reading
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