Base vs Waterfall Scalability
Real-time TPS
Base TPS is 1,625X higher than Waterfall TPS
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Base max TPS is 90.01% lower than Waterfall max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Base max theoretical TPS is 73.21% lower than Waterfall max theoretical TPS
Transaction Volume
Base transaction volume is 1,624X higher than Waterfall transaction volume
Block Time
Base block time is 85.9% shorter than Waterfall block time
Finality
Base finality is 33X longer than Waterfall finality
Type
Base is a layer 2 blockchain, while Waterfall is a layer 1 blockchain
Launch Date
Base was launched 11 months before Waterfall
Base vs Waterfall Decentralization New
Nakamoto Coefficient
Base Nakamoto Coefficient is 1, while Waterfall has no data
Validators
Base has 99.99% fewer validators than Waterfall
Stake
Base has no data, while Waterfall stake is $279K
Consensus Mechanism
Base is Rollup (Optimistic), while Waterfall is PoS
Governance
Base off-chain governance is better than Waterfall council governance
Base vs Waterfall 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 Waterfall
Waterfall is a highly scalable and decentralized BlockDAG EVM-compatible Layer 1 protocol. Low transaction fees and EVM compatibility make Waterfall the platform of choice for Dapps.