Base vs Optimism
Base vs Optimism Scalability
Real-time TPS (1H)
Base TPS is 8.63X higher than Optimism TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Base max TPS is 6.33X higher than Optimism max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Base max theoretical TPS is 5X higher than Optimism max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
Base transaction volume is 8.63X higher than Optimism transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
Base block time is the same as Optimism block time
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Finality
Base finality is 21.32% shorter than Optimism finality
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Type
Base and Optimism are both layer 2 blockchains
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Total Transactions
Base has 5.37X more total transactions than Optimism
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Launch Date
Base was launched 2 years after Optimism
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Base vs Optimism Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Base Nakamoto Coefficient is the same as Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators
Base and Optimism have the same amount of validators
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Stake
Base and Optimism have no data
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Consensus Mechanism
Base and Optimism are both Rollup (Optimistic)
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Governance
Base off-chain governance is worse than Optimism on-chain governance
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Base vs Optimism Developer Activity New
Developers
Base has 78.24% fewer developers than Optimism
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Repos
Base has 43.61% fewer repos than Optimism
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Commits
Base has 94.65% fewer commits than Optimism
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Stars
Base has 5.96X more stars than Optimism
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Watchers
Base has 24.48% fewer watchers than Optimism
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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.