Base vs Optimism
Base vs Optimism Scalability
Real-time TPS
Base TPS is 12X higher than Optimism TPS
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Base max TPS is 6.33X higher than Optimism max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Base max theoretical TPS is 5X higher than Optimism max theoretical TPS
Transaction Volume
Base transaction volume is 12X higher than Optimism transaction volume
Block Time
Base block time is the same as Optimism block time
Finality
Base finality is 21.32% shorter than Optimism finality
Type
Base and Optimism are both layer 2 blockchains
Launch Date
Base was launched 2 years after Optimism
Base vs Optimism Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Base Nakamoto Coefficient is the same as Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient
Validators
Base and Optimism have the same amount of validators
Stake
Base and Optimism have no data
Consensus Mechanism
Base and Optimism are both Rollup (Optimistic)
Governance
Base off-chain governance is worse than Optimism on-chain governance
Base vs Optimism Developer Activity New
Developers
Base has 79.48% fewer developers than Optimism
Repos
Base has 45.16% fewer repos than Optimism
Commits
Base has 94.78% fewer commits than Optimism
Stars
Base has 5.96X more stars than Optimism
Watchers
Base has 25.8% fewer watchers than Optimism
Base vs Optimism 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 Optimism
Optimism provides a Layer 2 scaling fix for Ethereum, greatly boosting its scalability and cutting down on gas fees. It maintains robust security measures and guarantees a smooth development experience. Through Optimistic Rollups, it enables swift transaction processing, positioning Ethereum as a viable option for deploying intricate and interactive applications.