Real-time TPS
Chainspect
Arbitrum TPS is 47X more than Cardano TPS
25.61 tx/s
0.54 tx/s
Max TPS (100 blocks)
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Arbitrum max TPS is 95X more than Cardano max TPS
1,105 tx/s
11.62 tx/s
Max Theoretical TPS
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Arbitrum max theoretical TPS is 2,220X more than Cardano max theoretical TPS
40,000 tx/s
18.02 tx/s
Block Time
Chainspect
Arbitrum block time is 99.01% less than Cardano block time
0.25s
25.32s
Finality
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Arbitrum finality is 8X more than Cardano finality
16m
2m
Type
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Arbitrum is a layer 2 blockchain, while Cardano is a layer 1 blockchain
Layer 2 blockchain
Layer 1 blockchain
Governance
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Arbitrum and Cardano governance are both coming soon
On-chain
On-chain
Launch Date
Chainspect
Arbitrum was launched 4 years after Cardano
Aug 31, 2021
Sep 27, 2017
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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 Cardano
Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain platform: the first to be founded on peer-reviewed research and developed through evidence-based methods. It combines pioneering technologies to provide unparalleled security and sustainability to decentralized applications, systems, and societies.