Compare Arbitrum vs Base
Arbitrum vs Base Scalability
Real-time TPS (1H)
Arbitrum TPS is 78.64% lower than Base TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Arbitrum max TPS is 1.07X higher than Base max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Arbitrum max theoretical TPS is 11X higher than Base max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
Arbitrum transaction volume is 78.64% lower than Base transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
Arbitrum block time is 87.51% shorter than Base block time
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Finality
Arbitrum finality is 1.04X longer than Base finality
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Type
Arbitrum and Base are both layer 2 blockchains
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Total Transactions
Arbitrum has 60.68% fewer total transactions than Base
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Launch Date
Arbitrum was launched 2 years before Base
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Arbitrum vs Base Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Arbitrum Nakamoto Coefficient is the same as Base Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators
Arbitrum and Base have the same amount of validators
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Stake
Arbitrum and Base have no data
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Consensus Mechanism
Arbitrum and Base are both Rollup (Optimistic)
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Governance
Arbitrum on-chain governance is better than Base off-chain governance
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Arbitrum vs Base Developer Activity New
Developers
Arbitrum has 3.42X more developers than Base
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Repos
Arbitrum has 2.25X more repos than Base
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Commits
Arbitrum has 20X more commits than Base
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Stars
Arbitrum has 86.4% fewer stars than Base
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Watchers
Arbitrum has 2.05X more watchers than Base
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Arbitrum vs Base Real-Time TPS Chart
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About Blockchains
About Arbitrum
Arbitrum serves as a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, leveraging rollups to significantly boost scalability and reduce transaction costs while maintaining robust security. It enables developers to execute EVM-compatible smart contracts with a substantially higher transaction throughput and lower fees compared to Ethereum's main chain, making it a compelling platform for decentralized application development.
About Base
Base, an Ethereum-based blockchain developed by Coinbase, operates as a Layer 2 (L2) network, leveraging Optimism to provide a secure, cost-effective, and user-friendly environment for decentralized application (dApp) development. With a mission to onboard the next billion users to web3, Base ensures near-zero fees, quick transactions, and robust security supported by Ethereum's infrastructure. At its launch, Base had over 100 dApps and service providers, aiming to solve the blockchain trilemma by prioritizing interoperability and composability among participating rollups. This approach enhances scalability while preserving security and decentralization.