Base vs Hedera
Base vs Hedera Scalability
Real-time TPS
Base TPS is 20X higher than Hedera TPS
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Base max TPS is 61.62% lower than Hedera max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Base max theoretical TPS is 64.29% lower than Hedera max theoretical TPS
Transaction Volume
Base transaction volume is 20X higher than Hedera transaction volume
Block Time
Base block time is 0.33% shorter than Hedera block time
Finality
Base finality is 100% longer than Hedera finality
Type
Base is a layer 2 blockchain, while Hedera is a layer 1 blockchain
Launch Date
Base was launched 4 years after Hedera
Base vs Hedera Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Base Nakamoto Coefficient is 83.33% lower than Hedera Nakamoto Coefficient
Validators
Base has 96.77% fewer validators than Hedera
Stake
Base has no data, while Hedera stake is $3.382B
Consensus Mechanism
Base is Rollup (Optimistic), while Hedera is PoS
Governance
Base off-chain governance is better than Hedera council governance
Base vs Hedera Developer Activity New
Developers
Base has 5.59% fewer developers than Hedera
Repos
Base has 36.25% fewer repos than Hedera
Commits
Base has 70.45% fewer commits than Hedera
Stars
Base has 47X more stars than Hedera
Watchers
Base has 1.06% fewer watchers than Hedera
Base vs Hedera 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 Hedera
Hedera operates as a public network employing the hashgraph consensus algorithm for rapid and secure transaction validation. Governed by a council of esteemed organizations, Hedera ensures consistent progress and decentralization. Distinguished by its high throughput, security, and fair transaction ordering, Hedera strives to establish a trust layer for the internet.