Compare Arbitrum vs Etherlink

Arbitrum vs Etherlink Scalability

Real-time TPS (1H)

Arbitrum TPS is 8.7X higher than Etherlink TPS

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34.7 tx/s
Etherlink logo
3.99 tx/s

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Max TPS (100 blocks)

Arbitrum max TPS is 49X higher than Etherlink max TPS

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1,358 tx/s
Etherlink logo
27.82 tx/s

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Max Theoretical TPS

Arbitrum max theoretical TPS is 105X higher than Etherlink max theoretical TPS

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40,000 tx/s
Etherlink logo
381 tx/s

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Transaction Volume (1H)

Arbitrum transaction volume is 8.7X higher than Etherlink transaction volume

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125K txns
Etherlink logo
14.4K txns

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Block Time (1H)

Arbitrum block time is 68.29% shorter than Etherlink block time

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0.25s
Etherlink logo
0.79s

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Finality

Arbitrum finality is 20X longer than Etherlink finality

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13m 48s
Etherlink logo
41s

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Type

Arbitrum and Etherlink are both layer 2 blockchains

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Layer 2 blockchain
Etherlink logo
Layer 2 blockchain

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Total Transactions

Arbitrum has 43X more total transactions than Etherlink

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1.61B txns
Etherlink logo
37.4M txns

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Launch Date

Arbitrum was launched 3 years before Etherlink

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Aug 31, 2021
Etherlink logo
Feb 25, 2025

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Arbitrum vs Etherlink Decentralization

Nakamoto Coefficient

Arbitrum Nakamoto Coefficient is the same as Etherlink Nakamoto Coefficient

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1
Etherlink logo
1

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Validators

Arbitrum and Etherlink have the same amount of validators

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1
Etherlink logo
1

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Stake

Arbitrum and Etherlink have no data

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—
Etherlink logo
—

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Consensus Mechanism

Arbitrum and Etherlink are both Rollup (Optimistic)

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Rollup (Optimistic)
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Rollup (Optimistic)

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Governance

Arbitrum and Etherlink governance are both on-chain

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On-chain
Etherlink logo
On-chain

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Arbitrum vs Etherlink Developer Activity New

Developers

Arbitrum has 13X more developers than Etherlink

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2,319
Etherlink logo
173

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Repos

Arbitrum has 7.53X more repos than Etherlink

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128
Etherlink logo
17

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Commits

Arbitrum has 46X more commits than Etherlink

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188,170
Etherlink logo
4,127

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Stars

Arbitrum has 546X more stars than Etherlink

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10,383
Etherlink logo
19

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Watchers

Arbitrum has 162X more watchers than Etherlink

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1,623
Etherlink logo
10

Data from Chainspect

Arbitrum vs Etherlink 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 Etherlink

Etherlink is an EVM-compatible, non-custodial Layer 2 blockchain powered by Tezos Smart Rollup technology. It enables seamless integration with existing Ethereum tools, including wallets and indexers, and facilitates asset transfers to and from other EVM-compatible chains. Built upon the secure foundation of Tezos layer 1, Etherlink delivers a fast, fair, and (nearly) free experience. This permissionless and censorship-resistant environment empowers developers to actively create and participate in the next generation of decentralized applications.

Explore the full ecosystem here: Tezos Ecosystem

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