Real-time TPS
Avalanche TPS is 78.78% less than Optimism TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Avalanche max TPS is 1.38X more than Optimism max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Avalanche max theoretical TPS is 50% less than Optimism max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Avalanche block time is 1.04X more than Optimism block time
Finality
Avalanche finality is 100% less than Optimism finality
Type
Avalanche is a layer 1 blockchain, while Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain
Governance
The governance types of Avalanche and Optimism are both on-chain
Launch Date
Avalanche was launched 1 year before Optimism
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About Blockchains
About Blockchains
Avalanche emerges as a rapid, scalable blockchain platform facilitating the seamless creation and deployment of dApps. Distinguished by its unique consensus mechanism, it's particularly good for DeFi applications, allowing high throughput and nearly instant finality. Its architecture allows for a network of interconnected blockchains, each safeguarded by dynamic subsets of validators, ensuring scalability while maintaining speed, reliability, and security.
About Blockchains
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.