Real-time TPS
Base TPS is 26X more than Avalanche TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Base max TPS is 4.06X more than Avalanche max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Base max theoretical TPS is 4X more than Avalanche max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Base block time is 1.18X more than Avalanche block time
Finality
Base finality is 100% more than Avalanche finality
Type
Base is a layer 2 blockchain, while Avalanche is a layer 1 blockchain
Governance
Base off-chain governance is worse than Avalanche on-chain governance
Launch Date
Base was launched 3 years after Avalanche
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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 Avalanche
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.