Base vs Polkadex Scalability
Real-time TPS
Base TPS is 100% higher than Polkadex TPS
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Base max TPS is 1,607X higher than Polkadex max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Base max theoretical TPS is 2.38X higher than Polkadex max theoretical TPS
Transaction Volume
Base transaction volume is 100% higher than Polkadex transaction volume
Block Time
Base block time is 83.33% shorter than Polkadex block time
Finality
Base finality is 26X longer than Polkadex finality
Type
Base is a layer 2 blockchain, while Polkadex is a layer 1 blockchain
Launch Date
Base was launched 2 years after Polkadex
Base vs Polkadex Decentralization New
Nakamoto Coefficient
Base Nakamoto Coefficient is 1, while Polkadex has no data
Validators
Base has 1 validators, while Polkadex has no data
Stake
Base and Polkadex have no data
Consensus Mechanism
Base is Rollup (Optimistic), while Polkadex is PoS
Governance
Base off-chain governance is worse than Polkadex on-chain governance
Base vs Polkadex 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 Polkadex
Polkadex is a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the Polkadot network. It offers high-performance, low-latency trading with a fully decentralized order book. Users can trade assets across different parachains within the Polkadot ecosystem and external blockchains connected via bridges. Polkadex uses L2 scaling solutions for fast, efficient trading and operates on a non-custodial model, allowing users to retain control of their funds at all times.