Bitcoin vs Optimism
Bitcoin vs Optimism Scalability
Real-time TPS
Bitcoin TPS is 41.86% lower than Optimism TPS
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Bitcoin max TPS is 93.4% lower than Optimism max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Bitcoin max theoretical TPS is 99.02% lower than Optimism max theoretical TPS
Transaction Volume
Bitcoin transaction volume is 41.86% lower than Optimism transaction volume
Block Time
Bitcoin block time is 195X longer than Optimism block time
Finality
Bitcoin finality is 3.57X longer than Optimism finality
Type
Bitcoin is a layer 1 blockchain, while Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain
Launch Date
Bitcoin was launched 13 years before Optimism
Bitcoin vs Optimism Decentralization New
Nakamoto Coefficient
Bitcoin Nakamoto Coefficient is 3X higher than Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient
Validators/Miners
Bitcoin has 95X more miners than Optimism has validators
Stake/Hashrate
Bitcoin hashrate is 898 EH/s, while Optimism has no data
Consensus Mechanism
Bitcoin is PoW, while Optimism is Rollup (Optimistic)
Governance
Bitcoin off-chain governance is worse than Optimism on-chain governance
Bitcoin vs Optimism Real-Time TPS Chart
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About Blockchains
About Bitcoin
Bitcoin stands as a leading cryptocurrency and payment network, utilizing peer-to-peer technology to operate without central authorities. It embraces global participation as an open-source platform. A notable advancement in Bitcoin is the introduction of ordinals and inscriptions. Launched in January 2023, the Bitcoin ordinals protocol enables the embedding of digital content like art, text, or video directly onto the Bitcoin blockchain. This innovation allows for the creation of exclusive digital collectibles, giving each satoshi a unique identity and purpose, broadening Bitcoin's utility beyond its role as a store of value.
About Optimism
Optimism provides a Layer 2 scaling fix for Ethereum, greatly boosting its scalability and cutting down on gas fees. It maintains robust security measures and guarantees a smooth development experience. Through Optimistic Rollups, it enables swift transaction processing, positioning Ethereum as a viable option for deploying intricate and interactive applications.