Base vs Sonic

Real-time TPS

Base TPS is 39X more than Sonic TPS

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117 tx/s
Sonic logo
3.02 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

Base max TPS is 1.31X more than Sonic max TPS

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616 tx/s
Sonic logo
471 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

Base max theoretical TPS is 97% less than Sonic max theoretical TPS

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1,429 tx/s
Sonic logo
47,619 tx/s

Block Time

Base block time is 3.49X more than Sonic block time

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2s
Sonic logo
0.57s

Finality

Base finality is 100% more than Sonic finality

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16m
Sonic logo
0s

Type

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

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Layer 2 blockchain
Sonic logo
Layer 1 blockchain

Governance

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

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Off-chain
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On-chain

Launch Date

Base was launched 1 year before Sonic

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Aug 9, 2023
Sonic logo
Dec 1, 2024

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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 an EVM layer-1 platform that offers developers attractive incentives and powerful infrastructure.

Blockchains Socials

Base Socials

Sonic Socials