Compare Base vs BNB Chain
Base vs BNB Chain Scalability
Real-time TPS (1H)
Base TPS is 70.5% lower than BNB Chain TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Base max TPS is 50.2% lower than BNB Chain max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Base max theoretical TPS is 1.61X higher than BNB Chain max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
Base transaction volume is 70.5% lower than BNB Chain transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
Base block time is 2.67X longer than BNB Chain block time
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Finality
Base finality is 397X longer than BNB Chain finality
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Type
Base is a layer 2 blockchain, while BNB Chain is a layer 1 blockchain
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Total Transactions
Base has 57.13% fewer total transactions than BNB Chain
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Launch Date
Base was launched 3 years after BNB Chain
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Base vs BNB Chain Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Base Nakamoto Coefficient is 85.71% lower than BNB Chain Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators
Base has 97.77% fewer validators than BNB Chain
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Stake
Base has no data, while BNB Chain stake is $24.02B
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Consensus Mechanism
Base is Rollup (Optimistic), while BNB Chain is Proof of Staked Authority
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Governance
Base off-chain governance is worse than BNB Chain on-chain governance
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Base vs BNB Chain Developer Activity New
Developers
Base has 82.77% fewer developers than BNB Chain
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Repos
Base has 61.11% fewer repos than BNB Chain
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Commits
Base has 94.44% fewer commits than BNB Chain
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Stars
Base has 5.6X more stars than BNB Chain
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Watchers
Base has 52.34% fewer watchers than BNB Chain
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Base vs BNB Chain 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 BNB Chain
The BNB Chain, formerly known as Binance Smart Chain (BSC), is a blockchain platform introduced by the cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Its native token, BNB, serves various roles within the ecosystem. BNB acts as the network's transaction fuel, similar to gas on Ethereum, and grants users governance rights to participate in on-chain decision-making. In September 2020, Binance introduced the BNB Smart Chain alongside the BNB Beacon Chain, extending BNB's functionality. The BNB Smart Chain supports smart contracts and staking, offering an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible infrastructure. This dual-chain design aims to provide a high-performance, cost-effective environment for the blockchain community, ensuring compatibility with existing Ethereum tools and dApps while improving scalability and user experience.