Compare Base vs Hedera

Base vs Hedera Scalability

Real-time TPS (1H)

Base TPS is 23X higher than Hedera TPS

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127.1 tx/s
Hedera logo
5.48 tx/s

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Max TPS (100 blocks)

Base max TPS is 61.62% lower than Hedera max TPS

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1,267 tx/s
Hedera logo
3,302 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Max Theoretical TPS

Base max theoretical TPS is 64.29% lower than Hedera max theoretical TPS

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3,571 tx/s
Hedera logo
10,000 tx/s

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Transaction Volume (1H)

Base transaction volume is 23X higher than Hedera transaction volume

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458K txns
Hedera logo
19.7K txns

Data from Chainspect

Block Time (1H)

Base block time is the same as Hedera block time

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2s
Hedera logo
2s

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Finality

Base finality is 100% longer than Hedera finality

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13m 13s
Hedera logo
0s

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Type

Base is a layer 2 blockchain, while Hedera is a layer 1 blockchain

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Layer 2 blockchain
Hedera logo
Layer 1 blockchain

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Total Transactions

Base has 94.39% fewer total transactions than Hedera

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3.98B txns
Hedera logo
71.1B txns

Data from Chainspect

Launch Date

Base was launched 4 years after Hedera

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Aug 9, 2023
Hedera logo
Sep 16, 2019

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Base vs Hedera Decentralization

Nakamoto Coefficient

Base Nakamoto Coefficient is 85.71% lower than Hedera Nakamoto Coefficient

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1
Hedera logo
7

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Validators

Base has 96.77% fewer validators than Hedera

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1
Hedera logo
31

Data from Chainspect

Stake

Base has no data, while Hedera stake is $3.478B

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—
Hedera logo
$3.478B

Data from Chainspect

Consensus Mechanism

Base is Rollup (Optimistic), while Hedera is PoS

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Rollup (Optimistic)
Hedera logo
Proof of Stake (PoS)

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Governance

Base off-chain governance is better than Hedera council governance

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Off-chain
Hedera logo
Council

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Base vs Hedera Developer Activity New

Developers

Base has 1.02X more developers than Hedera

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653
Hedera logo
643

Data from Chainspect

Repos

Base has 30% fewer repos than Hedera

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56
Hedera logo
80

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Commits

Base has 69.12% fewer commits than Hedera

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9,227
Hedera logo
29,881

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Stars

Base has 47X more stars than Hedera

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76,043
Hedera logo
1,601

Data from Chainspect

Watchers

Base has 1.05X more watchers than Hedera

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801
Hedera logo
765

Data from Chainspect

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.

Blockchains Socials

Base Socials

Hedera Socials