Base vs Cardano

Base vs Cardano Scalability

Real-time TPS

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Base TPS is 293X higher than Cardano TPS

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105.6 tx/s
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0.36 tx/s

Max TPS (100 blocks)

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Base max TPS is 109X higher than Cardano max TPS

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1,267 tx/s
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11.62 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

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Base max theoretical TPS is 198X higher than Cardano max theoretical TPS

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3,571 tx/s
Cardano logo
18.02 tx/s

Transaction Volume

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Base transaction volume is 293X higher than Cardano transaction volume

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380,167 txns
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1,299 txns

Block Time

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Base block time is 90.8% shorter than Cardano block time

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2s
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21.75s

Finality

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Base finality is 6.61X longer than Cardano finality

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13m 13s
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2m

Type

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Base is a layer 2 blockchain, while Cardano 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 6 years after Cardano

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Aug 9, 2023
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Sep 27, 2017

Base vs Cardano Decentralization New

Nakamoto Coefficient

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Base Nakamoto Coefficient is 96% lower than Cardano Nakamoto Coefficient

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1
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25

Validators

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Base has 99.95% fewer validators than Cardano

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1
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2,159

Stake

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Base has no data, while Cardano stake is 21.96B ADA

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Cardano logo
21.96B ADA

Consensus Mechanism

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Base is Rollup (Optimistic), while Cardano is PoS

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Rollup (Optimistic)
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Proof of Stake (PoS)

Governance

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Base off-chain governance is worse than Cardano on-chain governance

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Off-chain
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On-chain

Base vs Cardano 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 Cardano

Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain platform: the first to be founded on peer-reviewed research and developed through evidence-based methods. It combines pioneering technologies to provide unparalleled security and sustainability to decentralized applications, systems, and societies.

Blockchains Socials

Base Socials

Cardano Socials