Real-time TPS
Base TPS is 694X more than Polkadot TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Base max TPS is 17.11% less than Polkadot max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Base max theoretical TPS is 4.76% less than Polkadot max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Base block time is 66.88% less than Polkadot block time
Finality
Base finality is 16X more than Polkadot finality
Type
Base is a layer 2 blockchain, while Polkadot is a layer 1 blockchain
Governance
Base off-chain governance is worse than Polkadot on-chain governance
Launch Date
Base was launched 3 years after Polkadot
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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 Polkadot
Polkadot stands out among other blockchain projects for its focus on enhancing the foundational infrastructure of dApps. It aims to enable interoperability between blockchain ecosystems, facilitating seamless communication without intermediaries. Functioning as a "network of networks," Polkadot utilizes parachains — specialized blockchains with unique functionalities and tokens — to enable interaction between diverse blockchain architectures. Powered by the nominated proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus algorithm and drawing inspiration from the Ouroboros protocol, Polkadot offers a robust framework for building interconnected and scalable decentralized systems.