Real-time TPS

Arbitrum TPS is 2.18X more than Optimism TPS

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25.99 tx/s
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11.92 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

Arbitrum max TPS is 14X more than Optimism max TPS

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944 tx/s
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67.41 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

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

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40,000 tx/s
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714 tx/s

Block Time

Arbitrum block time is 87.43% less than Optimism block time

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0.25s
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2s

Finality

Arbitrum finality is the same as Optimism finality

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16m
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16m

Type

Arbitrum and Optimism are both layer 2 blockchains

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Layer 2 blockchain
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Layer 2 blockchain

Governance

Arbitrum and Optimism governance are both coming soon

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On-chain
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On-chain

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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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.

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