Base vs Hedera

Base vs Hedera Scalability

Real-time TPS

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Base TPS is 32X higher than Hedera TPS

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108.3 tx/s
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3.36 tx/s

Max TPS (100 blocks)

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Base max TPS is 61.62% lower than Hedera max TPS

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

Max Theoretical TPS

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

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

Transaction Volume

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Base transaction volume is 32X higher than Hedera transaction volume

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390,051 txns
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12,102 txns

Block Time

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Base block time is 0.05% shorter than Hedera block time

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2s
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2s

Finality

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Base finality is 100% longer than Hedera finality

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13m 13s
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0s

Type

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Base is a layer 2 blockchain, while Hedera 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 4 years after Hedera

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Aug 9, 2023
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Sep 16, 2019

Base vs Hedera Decentralization New

Nakamoto Coefficient

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Base Nakamoto Coefficient is 83.33% lower than Hedera Nakamoto Coefficient

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1
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6

Validators

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Base has 96.77% fewer validators than Hedera

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1
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31

Stake

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Base has no data, while Hedera stake is $3.439B

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Hedera logo
$3.439B

Consensus Mechanism

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Base is Rollup (Optimistic), while Hedera 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 better than Hedera council governance

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Off-chain
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Council

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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