Real-Time TPS
Base TPS is 4.02X more than Ethereum TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Base max TPS is 4.7X more than Ethereum max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Base max theoretical TPS is 12X more than Ethereum max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Base block time is 83.38% less than Ethereum block time
Finality
Base finality is the same as Ethereum finality
Type
Base is a layer 2 blockchain, while Ethereum is a layer 1 blockchain
Governance Model
The governance types of Base and Ethereum are both off-chain
Launch Date
Base was launched 8 years after Ethereum
Other Comparisons
About Blockchains
What is 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.
What is Ethereum?
Ethereum emerges as a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform empowering developers to craft and deploy smart contracts alongside dApps. Pioneering the smart contract concept, Ethereum enables self-executing agreements with terms directly encoded into its blockchain, eliminating the need for intermediaries. Additionally, Ethereum serves as a hub for the creation and exchange of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) and various digital assets. Its intrinsic cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), facilitates network transactions and incentivizes miners to uphold network security. Ethereum's evolution to Ethereum 2.0 introduces a proof-of-stake (PoS) mechanism, aiming to enhance scalability and energy efficiency.