Base vs Sonic

Base vs Sonic Scalability

Real-time TPS

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Base TPS is 31X higher than Sonic TPS

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108.3 tx/s
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3.45 tx/s

Max TPS (100 blocks)

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Base max TPS is 1.11X higher than Sonic max TPS

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1,267 tx/s
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1,139 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

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Base max theoretical TPS is 99.1% lower than Sonic max theoretical TPS

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3,571 tx/s
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396,825 tx/s

Transaction Volume

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Base transaction volume is 31X higher than Sonic transaction volume

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390,051 txns
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12,436 txns

Block Time

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Base block time is 2.47X longer than Sonic block time

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2s
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0.81s

Finality

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Base finality is 100% longer than Sonic finality

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13m 13s
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0s

Type

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

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Layer 2 blockchain
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Layer 1 blockchain

Launch Date

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Base was launched 1 year before Sonic

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Aug 9, 2023
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Dec 1, 2024

Base vs Sonic Decentralization New

Nakamoto Coefficient

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Base Nakamoto Coefficient is 75% lower than Sonic Nakamoto Coefficient

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1
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4

Validators

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Base has 97.56% fewer validators than Sonic

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1
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41

Stake

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Base has no data, while Sonic stake is $407.9M

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Sonic logo
$407.9M

Consensus Mechanism

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Base is Rollup (Optimistic), while Sonic is PoS

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Rollup (Optimistic)
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Proof of Stake (PoS)

Governance

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Base off-chain governance is worse than Sonic on-chain governance

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Off-chain
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On-chain

Base vs Sonic 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 Sonic

Sonic is the highest-performing EVM layer-1 blockchain, combining speed, incentives, and world-class infrastructure, powering the next generation of DeFi applications. The chain provides 400,000 TPS and sub-second finality.

By combining a novel consensus mechanism with full EVM compatibility, Sonic delivers unparalleled speed, security, and scalability. The S token is Sonic's native token, used for paying transaction fees, staking, running validators, and participating in governance.

Blockchains Socials

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