Base vs Solana

Base vs Solana Scalability

Real-time TPS

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Base TPS is 92.59% lower than Solana TPS

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99.04 tx/s
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1,337 tx/s

Max TPS (100 blocks)

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Base max TPS is 56.43% lower than Solana max TPS

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1,267 tx/s
Solana logo
2,909 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

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Base max theoretical TPS is 94.5% lower than Solana max theoretical TPS

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3,571 tx/s
Solana logo
65,000 tx/s

Transaction Volume

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Base transaction volume is 92.59% lower than Solana transaction volume

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356,548 txns
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4,814,419 txns

Block Time

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Base block time is 5X longer than Solana block time

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2s
Solana logo
0.4s

Finality

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Base finality is 62X longer than Solana finality

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13m 13s
Solana logo
12.8s

Type

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Base is a layer 2 blockchain, while Solana is a layer 1 blockchain

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Layer 2 blockchain
Solana logo
Layer 1 blockchain

Launch Date

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Base was launched 3 years after Solana

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Aug 9, 2023
Solana logo
Mar 16, 2020

Base vs Solana Decentralization New

Nakamoto Coefficient

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Base Nakamoto Coefficient is 95.23% lower than Solana Nakamoto Coefficient

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1
Solana logo
21

Validators

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Base has 99.9% fewer validators than Solana

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1
Solana logo
1,031

Stake

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Base has no data, while Solana stake is 399.5M SOL

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Solana logo
399.5M SOL

Consensus Mechanism

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Base is Rollup (Optimistic), while Solana is PoS

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Rollup (Optimistic)
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Proof of Stake (PoS)

Governance

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Base and Solana governance are both off-chain

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Off-chain
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Off-chain

Base vs Solana 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 Solana

Solana stands out as a high-performance blockchain, celebrated for its scalability, speed, and minimal transaction expenses. Featuring a distinctive consensus mechanism dubbed Proof of History (PoH), Solana achieves remarkable scalability and efficiency. Tailored to accommodate dApps, it excels in processing a vast number of transactions swiftly, thereby slashing processing durations and fees. These attributes make it a compelling platform for developers within the cryptocurrency realm.

Blockchains Socials

Base Socials

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