Compare Algorand vs Optimism

Algorand vs Optimism Scalability

Real-time TPS (1H)

Algorand TPS is 49.26% lower than Optimism TPS

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9.58 tx/s
Optimism logo
18.88 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Max TPS (100 blocks)

Algorand max TPS is 27X higher than Optimism max TPS

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5,716 tx/s
Optimism logo
210.1 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Max Theoretical TPS

Algorand max theoretical TPS is 13X higher than Optimism max theoretical TPS

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9,384 tx/s
Optimism logo
714.3 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Transaction Volume (1H)

Algorand transaction volume is 49.26% lower than Optimism transaction volume

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34.5K txns
Optimism logo
68K txns

Data from Chainspect

Block Time (1H)

Algorand block time is 1.4X longer than Optimism block time

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2.79s
Optimism logo
2s

Data from Chainspect

Finality

Algorand finality is 100% shorter than Optimism finality

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0s
Optimism logo
16m 48s

Data from Chainspect

Type

Algorand is a layer 1 blockchain, while Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain

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Layer 1 blockchain
Optimism logo
Layer 2 blockchain

Data from Chainspect

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Total Transactions

Algorand has 4.09X more total transactions than Optimism

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3.29B txns
Optimism logo
803M txns

Data from Chainspect

Launch Date

Algorand was launched 3 years before Optimism

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Jun 12, 2019
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Dec 16, 2021

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Algorand vs Optimism Decentralization

Nakamoto Coefficient

Algorand Nakamoto Coefficient is 12X higher than Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient

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12
Optimism logo
1

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Validators

Algorand has 1,808X more validators than Optimism

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1,808
Optimism logo
1

Data from Chainspect

Stake

Algorand stake is $354.7M, while Optimism has no data

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$354.7M
Optimism logo
—

Data from Chainspect

Consensus Mechanism

Algorand is Pure Proof of Stake, while Optimism is Rollup (Optimistic)

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Pure Proof of Stake
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Rollup (Optimistic)

Data from Chainspect

Governance

Algorand and Optimism governance are both on-chain

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On-chain
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On-chain

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Algorand vs Optimism Developer Activity

Developers

Algorand has 82.15% fewer developers than Optimism

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539
Optimism logo
3,020

Data from Chainspect

Repos

Algorand has 1.77X more repos than Optimism

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166
Optimism logo
94

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Commits

Algorand has 78.07% fewer commits than Optimism

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37,693
Optimism logo
171,891

Data from Chainspect

Stars

Algorand has 59.99% fewer stars than Optimism

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5,106
Optimism logo
12,763

Data from Chainspect

Watchers

Algorand has 10.91% fewer watchers than Optimism

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922
Optimism logo
1,035

Data from Chainspect

Algorand vs Optimism Financials New

Chain Revenue

Algorand chain revenue is 93.78% lower than Optimism chain revenue

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$233.9
Optimism logo
$3.766K

Data from Chainspect

Average Transaction Fee

Algorand average transaction fee is 86.87% lower than Optimism average transaction fee

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$0.0002935
Optimism logo
$0.002236

Data from Chainspect

Price

Algorand price is 58.13% lower than Optimism price

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$0.1809
Optimism logo
$0.4321

Data from Chainspect

Market Cap

Algorand market cap is 1.94X higher than Optimism market cap

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$1.59B
Optimism logo
$819.5M

Data from Chainspect

Algorand vs Optimism Real-Time TPS Chart

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About Blockchains

About Algorand

Algorand emerges as a blockchain platform committed to fostering transparency and enabling the growth of decentralized projects and applications. Operating as a public, decentralized blockchain, it leverages a Pure Proof-of-Stake (PPoS) consensus mechanism to uphold network security, efficiency, and decentralization. Powered by the Algorand Consensus Algorithm, the network employs a combination of cryptographic techniques and random selection to attain consensus, effectively addressing the constraints of traditional consensus mechanisms.

About Optimism

Optimism provides a Layer 2 scaling fix for Ethereum, greatly boosting its scalability and cutting down on gas fees. It maintains robust security measures and guarantees a smooth development experience. Through Optimistic Rollups, it enables swift transaction processing, positioning Ethereum as a viable option for deploying intricate and interactive applications.

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