Compare BNB Chain vs Optimism

BNB Chain vs Optimism Scalability

Real-time TPS (1H)

BNB Chain TPS is 8.14X higher than Optimism TPS

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153.2 tx/s
Optimism logo
18.83 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Max TPS (100 blocks)

BNB Chain max TPS is 13X higher than Optimism max TPS

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2,545 tx/s
Optimism logo
200.2 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Max Theoretical TPS

BNB Chain max theoretical TPS is 3.11X higher than Optimism max theoretical TPS

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2,222 tx/s
Optimism logo
714.3 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Transaction Volume (1H)

BNB Chain transaction volume is 8.14X higher than Optimism transaction volume

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552K txns
Optimism logo
67.8K txns

Data from Chainspect

Block Time (1H)

BNB Chain block time is 62.5% shorter than Optimism block time

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0.75s
Optimism logo
2s

Data from Chainspect

Finality

BNB Chain finality is 99.8% shorter than Optimism finality

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2s
Optimism logo
16m 48s

Data from Chainspect

Type

BNB Chain is a layer 1 blockchain, while Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain

BNB Chain logo
Layer 1 blockchain
Optimism logo
Layer 2 blockchain

Data from Chainspect

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Total Transactions

BNB Chain has 13X more total transactions than Optimism

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9.24B txns
Optimism logo
737M txns

Data from Chainspect

Launch Date

BNB Chain was launched 1 year before Optimism

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Sep 1, 2020
Optimism logo
Dec 16, 2021

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BNB Chain vs Optimism Decentralization

Nakamoto Coefficient

BNB Chain Nakamoto Coefficient is 7X higher than Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient

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7
Optimism logo
1

Data from Chainspect

Validators

BNB Chain has 45X more validators than Optimism

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45
Optimism logo
1

Data from Chainspect

Stake

BNB Chain stake is $24.02B, while Optimism has no data

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$24.02B
Optimism logo
—

Data from Chainspect

Consensus Mechanism

BNB Chain is Proof of Staked Authority, while Optimism is Rollup (Optimistic)

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Proof of Staked Authority
Optimism logo
Rollup (Optimistic)

Data from Chainspect

Governance

BNB Chain and Optimism governance are both on-chain

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On-chain
Optimism logo
On-chain

Data from Chainspect

BNB Chain vs Optimism Developer Activity New

Developers

BNB Chain has 1.26X more developers than Optimism

BNB Chain logo
3,791
Optimism logo
3,002

Data from Chainspect

Repos

BNB Chain has 1.53X more repos than Optimism

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144
Optimism logo
94

Data from Chainspect

Commits

BNB Chain has 2.75% fewer commits than Optimism

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165,937
Optimism logo
170,637

Data from Chainspect

Stars

BNB Chain has 1.06X more stars than Optimism

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13,565
Optimism logo
12,757

Data from Chainspect

Watchers

BNB Chain has 1.59X more watchers than Optimism

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1,680
Optimism logo
1,059

Data from Chainspect

BNB Chain vs Optimism Real-Time TPS Chart

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About Blockchains

About BNB Chain

The BNB Chain, formerly known as Binance Smart Chain (BSC), is a blockchain platform introduced by the cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Its native token, BNB, serves various roles within the ecosystem. BNB acts as the network's transaction fuel, similar to gas on Ethereum, and grants users governance rights to participate in on-chain decision-making. In September 2020, Binance introduced the BNB Smart Chain alongside the BNB Beacon Chain, extending BNB's functionality. The BNB Smart Chain supports smart contracts and staking, offering an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible infrastructure. This dual-chain design aims to provide a high-performance, cost-effective environment for the blockchain community, ensuring compatibility with existing Ethereum tools and dApps while improving scalability and user experience.

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.

Blockchains Socials

BNB Chain Socials

Optimism Socials