Real-time TPS

Arbitrum TPS is 97.63% less than Solana TPS

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25.67 tx/s
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1,086 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

Arbitrum max TPS is 86.94% less than Solana max TPS

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944 tx/s
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7,229 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

Arbitrum max theoretical TPS is 38.46% less than Solana max theoretical TPS

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40,000 tx/s
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65,000 tx/s

Block Time

Arbitrum block time is 40.38% less than Solana block time

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0.25s
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0.42s

Finality

Arbitrum finality is 75X more than Solana finality

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16m
Solana logo
12.8s

Type

Arbitrum is a layer 2 blockchain, while Solana is a layer 1 blockchain

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Layer 2 blockchain
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Layer 1 blockchain

Governance

Arbitrum on-chain governance is better than Solana off-chain governance

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On-chain
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Off-chain

Launch Date

Arbitrum was launched 1 year after Solana

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Aug 31, 2021
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Mar 16, 2020

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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 Solana

Solana stands out as a high-performance blockchain, celebrated for its scalability, speed, and minimal transaction expenses. Featuring a distinctive consensus mechanism dubbed Proof of History (PoH), Solana achieves remarkable scalability and efficiency. Tailored to accommodate dApps, it excels in processing a vast number of transactions swiftly, thereby slashing processing durations and fees. These attributes make it a compelling platform for developers within the cryptocurrency realm.

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