Compare Arbitrum vs Optimism
Arbitrum vs Optimism Scalability
Real-time TPS (1H)
Arbitrum TPS is 1.33X higher than Optimism TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Arbitrum max TPS is 6.78X higher than Optimism max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Arbitrum max theoretical TPS is 56X higher than Optimism max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
Arbitrum transaction volume is 1.33X higher than Optimism transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
Arbitrum block time is 87.5% shorter than Optimism block time
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Finality
Arbitrum finality is 17.85% shorter than Optimism finality
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Type
Arbitrum and Optimism are both layer 2 blockchains
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Total Transactions
Arbitrum has 2.1X more total transactions than Optimism
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Launch Date
Arbitrum was launched 4 months before Optimism
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Arbitrum vs Optimism Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Arbitrum Nakamoto Coefficient is the same as Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators
Arbitrum and Optimism have the same amount of validators
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Stake
Arbitrum and Optimism have no data
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Consensus Mechanism
Arbitrum and Optimism are both Rollup (Optimistic)
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Governance
Arbitrum and Optimism governance are both on-chain
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Arbitrum vs Optimism Developer Activity New
Developers
Arbitrum has 22.8% fewer developers than Optimism
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Repos
Arbitrum has 1.38X more repos than Optimism
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Commits
Arbitrum has 1.1X more commits than Optimism
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Stars
Arbitrum has 18.23% fewer stars than Optimism
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Watchers
Arbitrum has 1.56X more watchers than Optimism
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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.