Real-Time TPS
Arbitrum TPS is 1.26X more than Ethereum TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Arbitrum max TPS is 10X more than Ethereum max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Arbitrum max theoretical TPS is 336X more than Ethereum max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Arbitrum block time is 97.91% less than Ethereum block time
Finality
Arbitrum finality is the same as Ethereum finality
Type
Arbitrum is a layer 2 blockchain, while Ethereum is a layer 1 blockchain
Governance Model
Arbitrum on-chain governance is better than Ethereum off-chain governance
Launch Date
Arbitrum was launched 6 years after Ethereum
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About Blockchains
What is 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.
What is Ethereum?
Ethereum emerges as a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform empowering developers to craft and deploy smart contracts alongside dApps. Pioneering the smart contract concept, Ethereum enables self-executing agreements with terms directly encoded into its blockchain, eliminating the need for intermediaries. Additionally, Ethereum serves as a hub for the creation and exchange of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) and various digital assets. Its intrinsic cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), facilitates network transactions and incentivizes miners to uphold network security. Ethereum's evolution to Ethereum 2.0 introduces a proof-of-stake (PoS) mechanism, aiming to enhance scalability and energy efficiency.