Base vs Polygon Scalability
Real-time TPS
Base TPS is 2.29X more than Polygon TPS
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Base max TPS is 2.95X more than Polygon max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Base max theoretical TPS is 2X more than Polygon max theoretical TPS
Transaction Volume
Base transaction volume is 2.29X more than Polygon transaction volume
Block Time
Base block time is 5.88% less than Polygon block time
Finality
Base finality is 159X more than Polygon finality
Type
Base is a layer 2 blockchain, while Polygon is a sidechain
Launch Date
Base was launched 3 years after Polygon
Base vs Polygon Decentralization New
Nakamoto Coefficient
Base nakamoto coefficient is 75% less than Polygon nakamoto coefficient
Validators
Base has 99.02% less validators than Polygon
Stake
Base has no data, while Polygon stake is 3.515B MATIC
Consensus Mechanism
Base is Stellar Consensus Protocol, while Polygon is PoS
Governance
Base and Polygon governance are both off-chain
Base vs Polygon 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 Polygon
Polygon, formerly Matic Network, is a blockchain platform designed to establish a multi-chain system compatible with Ethereum. It employs a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism similar to Ethereum for on-chain transactions, with its native token being MATIC. Functioning as a "layer two" or "sidechain" scaling solution alongside Ethereum, Polygon facilitates quicker transactions and lower fees. Its inception aimed to tackle Ethereum's major challenges, including high fees, subpar user experience, and limited transaction throughput, aspiring to create an "Ethereum's internet of blockchains" or a multi-chain ecosystem of Ethereum-compatible blockchains.