Base vs Flow Scalability
Real-time TPS
Base TPS is 14X higher than Flow TPS
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Base max TPS is 9.39X higher than Flow max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Base max theoretical TPS is 8.43% lower than Flow max theoretical TPS
Transaction Volume
Base transaction volume is 14X higher than Flow transaction volume
Block Time
Base block time is 2.45X longer than Flow block time
Finality
Base finality is 79X longer than Flow finality
Type
Base is a layer 2 blockchain, while Flow is a layer 1 blockchain
Launch Date
Base was launched 3 years after Flow
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Nakamoto Coefficient
Base Nakamoto Coefficient is 92.3% lower than Flow Nakamoto Coefficient
Validators
Base has 99.63% fewer validators than Flow
Stake
Base has no data, while Flow stake is $251.5M
Consensus Mechanism
Base is Rollup (Optimistic), while Flow is PoS
Governance
Base and Flow governance are both off-chain
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About Blockchains
About Base
Base, an Ethereum-based blockchain developed by Coinbase, operates as a Layer 2 (L2) network, leveraging Optimism to provide a secure, cost-effective, and user-friendly environment for decentralized application (dApp) development. With a mission to onboard the next billion users to web3, Base ensures near-zero fees, quick transactions, and robust security supported by Ethereum's infrastructure. At its launch, Base had over 100 dApps and service providers, aiming to solve the blockchain trilemma by prioritizing interoperability and composability among participating rollups. This approach enhances scalability while preserving security and decentralization.
About Flow
Flow is a layer one blockchain designed from the ground up for consumer apps and the digital assets that power them. The network runs on a Proof of Stake consensus mechanism with a unique "multi-role" architecture that solves the blockchain trilemma, balancing scalability, efficiency, and cost.
FLOW ($FLOW) is the native utility token that is used for:
- Fees for processing transactions and storing data.
- Buying, selling, and trading assets on Flow
- Staking and delegating to secure the network
Flow tools include:
- Cadence, a purpose-built smart contract programming language designed for consumer-grade applications
- Full EVM equivalence, allowing anything from Ethereum to work on Flow
- Protocol-level account abstraction and mobile support for onboarding new users
- Cross-chain interoperability with the wider web3 ecosystem
- Developer hub with comprehensive documentation and tools