Base vs Arbitrum

Real-time TPS

Base TPS is 4.18X more than Arbitrum TPS

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103 tx/s
Arbitrum logo
24.59 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

Base max TPS is 61.99% less than Arbitrum max TPS

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377 tx/s
Arbitrum logo
991 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

Base max theoretical TPS is 96.42% less than Arbitrum max theoretical TPS

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1,429 tx/s
Arbitrum logo
40,000 tx/s

Block Time

Base block time is 7.99X more than Arbitrum block time

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2s
Arbitrum logo
0.25s

Finality

Base finality is the same as Arbitrum finality

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16m
Arbitrum logo
16m

Type

Base and Arbitrum are both layer 2 blockchains

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Layer 2 blockchain
Arbitrum logo
Layer 2 blockchain

Governance

Base off-chain governance is worse than Arbitrum on-chain governance

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Off-chain
Arbitrum logo
On-chain

Launch Date

Base was launched 2 years after Arbitrum

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Aug 9, 2023
Arbitrum logo
Aug 31, 2021

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About Blockchains

About Base

Base, an Ethereum-based blockchain developed by Coinbase, operates as a Layer 2 (L2) network, leveraging Optimism to provide a secure, cost-effective, and user-friendly environment for decentralized application (dApp) development. With a mission to onboard the next billion users to web3, Base ensures near-zero fees, quick transactions, and robust security supported by Ethereum's infrastructure. At its launch, Base had over 100 dApps and service providers, aiming to solve the blockchain trilemma by prioritizing interoperability and composability among participating rollups. This approach enhances scalability while preserving security and decentralization.

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.

Blockchains Socials

Base Socials

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