Compare Base vs Optimism

Base vs Optimism Scalability

Real-time TPS (1H)

Base TPS is 5.46X higher than Optimism TPS

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121.5 tx/s
Optimism logo
22.24 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Max TPS (100 blocks)

Base max TPS is 6.33X higher than Optimism max TPS

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1,267 tx/s
Optimism logo
200.2 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Max Theoretical TPS

Base max theoretical TPS is 5X higher than Optimism max theoretical TPS

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3,571 tx/s
Optimism logo
714.3 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Transaction Volume (1H)

Base transaction volume is 5.46X higher than Optimism transaction volume

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437K txns
Optimism logo
80K txns

Data from Chainspect

Block Time (1H)

Base block time is the same as Optimism block time

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2s
Optimism logo
2s

Data from Chainspect

Finality

Base finality is 21.32% shorter than Optimism finality

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13m 13s
Optimism logo
16m 48s

Data from Chainspect

Type

Base and Optimism are both layer 2 blockchains

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Layer 2 blockchain
Optimism logo
Layer 2 blockchain

Data from Chainspect

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Total Transactions

Base has 5.33X more total transactions than Optimism

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4.05B txns
Optimism logo
760M txns

Data from Chainspect

Launch Date

Base was launched 2 years after Optimism

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Aug 9, 2023
Optimism logo
Dec 16, 2021

Data from Chainspect

Base vs Optimism Decentralization

Nakamoto Coefficient

Base Nakamoto Coefficient is the same as Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient

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1
Optimism logo
1

Data from Chainspect

Validators

Base and Optimism have the same amount of validators

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1
Optimism logo
1

Data from Chainspect

Stake

Base and Optimism have no data

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—
Optimism logo
—

Data from Chainspect

Consensus Mechanism

Base and Optimism are both Rollup (Optimistic)

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Rollup (Optimistic)
Optimism logo
Rollup (Optimistic)

Data from Chainspect

Governance

Base off-chain governance is worse than Optimism on-chain governance

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Off-chain
Optimism logo
On-chain

Data from Chainspect

Base vs Optimism Developer Activity New

Developers

Base has 77.68% fewer developers than Optimism

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670
Optimism logo
3,003

Data from Chainspect

Repos

Base has 38.7% fewer repos than Optimism

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57
Optimism logo
93

Data from Chainspect

Commits

Base has 94.52% fewer commits than Optimism

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9,360
Optimism logo
170,905

Data from Chainspect

Stars

Base has 6X more stars than Optimism

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76,253
Optimism logo
12,709

Data from Chainspect

Watchers

Base has 23.2% fewer watchers than Optimism

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801
Optimism logo
1,043

Data from Chainspect

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.

Blockchains Socials

Base Socials

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