Compare Arbitrum vs Optimism

Arbitrum vs Optimism Scalability

Real-time TPS (1H)

Arbitrum TPS is 1.18X higher than Optimism TPS

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28.27 tx/s
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23.86 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Max TPS (100 blocks)

Arbitrum max TPS is 6.78X higher than Optimism max TPS

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1,358 tx/s
Optimism logo
200.2 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Max Theoretical TPS

Arbitrum max theoretical TPS is 56X higher than Optimism max theoretical TPS

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40,000 tx/s
Optimism logo
714.3 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Transaction Volume (1H)

Arbitrum transaction volume is 1.18X higher than Optimism transaction volume

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102K txns
Optimism logo
85.9K txns

Data from Chainspect

Block Time (1H)

Arbitrum block time is 87.51% shorter than Optimism block time

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0.25s
Optimism logo
2s

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Finality

Arbitrum finality is 17.85% shorter than Optimism finality

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13m 48s
Optimism logo
16m 48s

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Type

Arbitrum and Optimism are both layer 2 blockchains

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Layer 2 blockchain
Optimism logo
Layer 2 blockchain

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Total Transactions

Arbitrum has 2.14X more total transactions than Optimism

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1.58B txns
Optimism logo
740M txns

Data from Chainspect

Launch Date

Arbitrum was launched 4 months before Optimism

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Aug 31, 2021
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Dec 16, 2021

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Arbitrum vs Optimism Decentralization

Nakamoto Coefficient

Arbitrum Nakamoto Coefficient is the same as Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient

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1
Optimism logo
1

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Validators

Arbitrum and Optimism have the same amount of validators

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1
Optimism logo
1

Data from Chainspect

Stake

Arbitrum and Optimism have no data

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—
Optimism logo
—

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Consensus Mechanism

Arbitrum and Optimism are both Rollup (Optimistic)

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Rollup (Optimistic)
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Rollup (Optimistic)

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Governance

Arbitrum and Optimism governance are both on-chain

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On-chain
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On-chain

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Arbitrum vs Optimism Developer Activity New

Developers

Arbitrum has 22.83% fewer developers than Optimism

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2,318
Optimism logo
3,004

Data from Chainspect

Repos

Arbitrum has 1.34X more repos than Optimism

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126
Optimism logo
94

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Commits

Arbitrum has 1.09X more commits than Optimism

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185,226
Optimism logo
170,686

Data from Chainspect

Stars

Arbitrum has 18.86% fewer stars than Optimism

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10,352
Optimism logo
12,759

Data from Chainspect

Watchers

Arbitrum has 1.54X more watchers than Optimism

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1,622
Optimism logo
1,051

Data from Chainspect

Arbitrum vs Optimism 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 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.

Blockchains Socials

Arbitrum Socials

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