Compare Base vs Bitcoin

Base vs Bitcoin Scalability

Real-time TPS (1H)

Base TPS is 21X higher than Bitcoin TPS

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124.9 tx/s
Bitcoin logo
5.83 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Max TPS (100 blocks)

Base max TPS is 96X higher than Bitcoin max TPS

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1,267 tx/s
Bitcoin logo
13.2 tx/s

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Max Theoretical TPS

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

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3,571 tx/s
Bitcoin logo
7 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Transaction Volume (1H)

Base transaction volume is 21X higher than Bitcoin transaction volume

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450K txns
Bitcoin logo
21K txns

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Block Time (1H)

Base block time is 99.77% shorter than Bitcoin block time

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2s
Bitcoin logo
14m 47s

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Finality

Base finality is 77.97% shorter than Bitcoin finality

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13m 13s
Bitcoin logo
1h

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Type

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

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Layer 2 blockchain
Bitcoin logo
Layer 1 blockchain

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Total Transactions

Base has 3.18X more total transactions than Bitcoin

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3.97B txns
Bitcoin logo
1.25B txns

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Launch Date

Base was launched 15 years after Bitcoin

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Aug 9, 2023
Bitcoin logo
Jan 3, 2009

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Base vs Bitcoin Decentralization

Nakamoto Coefficient

Base Nakamoto Coefficient is 66.66% lower than Bitcoin Nakamoto Coefficient

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1
Bitcoin logo
3

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Validators/Miners

Base has 99.04% fewer validators than Bitcoin has miners

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1
Bitcoin logo
105

Data from Chainspect

Stake/Hashrate

Base has no data, while Bitcoin hashrate is 1.15K EH/s

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—
Bitcoin logo
1.15K EH/s

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Consensus Mechanism

Base is Rollup (Optimistic), while Bitcoin is PoW

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Rollup (Optimistic)
Bitcoin logo
Proof of Work (PoW)

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Governance

Base and Bitcoin governance are both off-chain

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Off-chain
Bitcoin logo
Off-chain

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Base vs Bitcoin Developer Activity New

Developers

Base has 65.24% fewer developers than Bitcoin

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653
Bitcoin logo
1,879

Data from Chainspect

Repos

Base has 2.41X more repos than Bitcoin

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53
Bitcoin logo
22

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Commits

Base has 91.99% fewer commits than Bitcoin

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9,133
Bitcoin logo
114,073

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Stars

Base has 25.95% fewer stars than Bitcoin

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76,017
Bitcoin logo
102,669

Data from Chainspect

Watchers

Base has 85.62% fewer watchers than Bitcoin

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801
Bitcoin logo
5,573

Data from Chainspect

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