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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Max TPS (100 blocks)
BNB Chain max TPS is 13X higher than Optimism max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
BNB Chain max theoretical TPS is 3.11X higher than Optimism max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
BNB Chain transaction volume is 8.14X higher than Optimism transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
BNB Chain block time is 62.5% shorter than Optimism block time
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Finality
BNB Chain finality is 99.8% shorter than Optimism finality
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Type
BNB Chain is a layer 1 blockchain, while Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain
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Total Transactions
BNB Chain has 13X more total transactions than Optimism
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Launch Date
BNB Chain was launched 1 year before Optimism
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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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Validators
BNB Chain has 45X more validators than Optimism
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Stake
BNB Chain stake is $24.02B, while Optimism has no data
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Consensus Mechanism
BNB Chain is Proof of Staked Authority, while Optimism is Rollup (Optimistic)
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Governance
BNB Chain and Optimism governance are both on-chain
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BNB Chain vs Optimism Developer Activity New
Developers
BNB Chain has 1.26X more developers than Optimism
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Repos
BNB Chain has 1.53X more repos than Optimism
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Commits
BNB Chain has 2.75% fewer commits than Optimism
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Stars
BNB Chain has 1.06X more stars than Optimism
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Watchers
BNB Chain has 1.59X more watchers than Optimism
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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.