Compare Base vs Solana

Base vs Solana Scalability

Real-time TPS (1H)

Base TPS is 87.37% lower than Solana TPS

Base logo
124.7 tx/s
Solana logo
987.6 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Max TPS (100 blocks)

Base max TPS is 73.09% lower than Solana max TPS

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1,267 tx/s
Solana logo
4,709 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Max Theoretical TPS

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

Data from Chainspect

Transaction Volume (1H)

Base transaction volume is 87.37% lower than Solana transaction volume

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449K txns
Solana logo
3.56M txns

Data from Chainspect

Block Time (1H)

Base block time is 5.05X longer than Solana block time

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2s
Solana logo
0.4s

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Finality

Base finality is 62X longer than Solana finality

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13m 13s
Solana logo
12.8s

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Type

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

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Total Transactions

Base has 95.69% fewer total transactions than Solana

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3.98B txns
Solana logo
92.6B txns

Data from Chainspect

Launch Date

Base was launched 3 years after Solana

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Aug 9, 2023
Solana logo
Mar 16, 2020

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Base vs Solana Decentralization

Nakamoto Coefficient

Base Nakamoto Coefficient is 95% lower than Solana Nakamoto Coefficient

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1
Solana logo
20

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Validators

Base has 99.89% fewer validators than Solana

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1
Solana logo
958

Data from Chainspect

Stake

Base has no data, while Solana stake is $93.11B

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—
Solana logo
$93.11B

Data from Chainspect

Consensus Mechanism

Base is Rollup (Optimistic), while Solana is PoS

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Rollup (Optimistic)
Solana logo
Proof of Stake (PoS)

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Governance

Base and Solana governance are both off-chain

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Off-chain
Solana logo
Off-chain

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Base vs Solana Developer Activity New

Developers

Base has 93.9% fewer developers than Solana

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653
Solana logo
10,709

Data from Chainspect

Repos

Base has 48.62% fewer repos than Solana

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56
Solana logo
109

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Commits

Base has 89.19% fewer commits than Solana

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9,227
Solana logo
85,366

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Stars

Base has 1.99X more stars than Solana

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76,043
Solana logo
38,173

Data from Chainspect

Watchers

Base has 56.22% fewer watchers than Solana

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801
Solana logo
1,830

Data from Chainspect

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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