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Base vs Bitcoin Scalability
Real-time TPS
Base TPS is 12X higher than Bitcoin TPS
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Base max TPS is 96X higher than Bitcoin max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Base max theoretical TPS is 510X higher than Bitcoin max theoretical TPS
Transaction Volume
Base transaction volume is 12X higher than Bitcoin transaction volume
Block Time
Base block time is 99.69% shorter than Bitcoin block time
Finality
Base finality is 77.97% shorter than Bitcoin finality
Type
Base is a layer 2 blockchain, while Bitcoin is a layer 1 blockchain
Launch Date
Base was launched 15 years after Bitcoin
Base vs Bitcoin Decentralization New
Nakamoto Coefficient
Base Nakamoto Coefficient is 66.66% lower than Bitcoin Nakamoto Coefficient
Validators/Miners
Base has 98.91% fewer validators than Bitcoin has miners
Stake/Hashrate
Base has no data, while Bitcoin hashrate is 1.13K EH/s
Consensus Mechanism
Base is Rollup (Optimistic), while Bitcoin is PoW
Governance
Base and Bitcoin governance are both off-chain
Base vs Bitcoin Real-Time TPS Chart
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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 Bitcoin
Bitcoin stands as a leading cryptocurrency and payment network, utilizing peer-to-peer technology to operate without central authorities. It embraces global participation as an open-source platform. A notable advancement in Bitcoin is the introduction of ordinals and inscriptions. Launched in January 2023, the Bitcoin ordinals protocol enables the embedding of digital content like art, text, or video directly onto the Bitcoin blockchain. This innovation allows for the creation of exclusive digital collectibles, giving each satoshi a unique identity and purpose, broadening Bitcoin's utility beyond its role as a store of value.