Base vs Bitcoin

Base vs Bitcoin Scalability

Real-time TPS

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Base TPS is 12X higher than Bitcoin TPS

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52.34 tx/s
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4.44 tx/s

Max TPS (100 blocks)

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Base max TPS is 96X higher than Bitcoin max TPS

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1,267 tx/s
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13.2 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

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Base max theoretical TPS is 510X higher than Bitcoin max theoretical TPS

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3,571 tx/s
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7 tx/s

Transaction Volume

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Base transaction volume is 12X higher than Bitcoin transaction volume

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188,408 txns
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15,989 txns

Block Time

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Base block time is 99.69% shorter than Bitcoin block time

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2s
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10m 46s

Finality

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Base finality is 77.97% shorter than Bitcoin finality

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13m 13s
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1h

Type

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Base is a layer 2 blockchain, while Bitcoin is a layer 1 blockchain

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Layer 2 blockchain
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Layer 1 blockchain

Launch Date

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Base was launched 15 years after Bitcoin

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Aug 9, 2023
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Jan 3, 2009

Base vs Bitcoin Decentralization New

Nakamoto Coefficient

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Base Nakamoto Coefficient is 66.66% lower than Bitcoin Nakamoto Coefficient

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1
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3

Validators/Miners

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Base has 98.91% fewer validators than Bitcoin has miners

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1
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92

Stake/Hashrate

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Base has no data, while Bitcoin hashrate is 1.13K EH/s

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1.13K EH/s

Consensus Mechanism

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Base is Rollup (Optimistic), while Bitcoin is PoW

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Rollup (Optimistic)
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Proof of Work (PoW)

Governance

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Base and Bitcoin governance are both off-chain

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Off-chain
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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.

Blockchains Socials

Base Socials

Bitcoin Socials