Real-time TPS
Base TPS is 75.16 tx/s, while Kusama TPS is coming soon
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Base max TPS is 616 tx/s, while Kusama max TPS is coming soon
Max Theoretical TPS
Base max theoretical TPS is 1,429 tx/s, while Kusama max theoretical TPS is coming soon
Block Time
Base block time is 2s, while Kusama block time is coming soon
Finality
Base finality is 16m, while Kusama finality is coming soon
Type
Base is a layer 2 blockchain, while Kusama type is unknown
Governance
Base governance is off-chain, while Kusama governance is coming soon
Launch Date
Base was launched on Aug 9, 2023, while the Kusama launch date is unknown
Other Comparisons
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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 Kusama
Kusama is a scalable multi-chain network for radical innovation and early stage Polkadot deployments. Expect Chaos. No promises.