Cardano vs Base Scalability
Real-time TPS
Cardano TPS is 99.79% lower than Base TPS
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Cardano max TPS is 99.08% lower than Base max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Cardano max theoretical TPS is 99.49% lower than Base max theoretical TPS
Transaction Volume
Cardano transaction volume is 99.79% lower than Base transaction volume
Block Time
Cardano block time is 11X longer than Base block time
Finality
Cardano finality is 84.86% shorter than Base finality
Type
Cardano is a layer 1 blockchain, while Base is a layer 2 blockchain
Launch Date
Cardano was launched 6 years before Base
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Nakamoto Coefficient
Cardano Nakamoto Coefficient is 25X higher than Base Nakamoto Coefficient
Validators
Cardano has 2,159X more validators than Base
Stake
Cardano stake is 21.96B ADA, while Base has no data
Consensus Mechanism
Cardano is PoS, while Base is Rollup (Optimistic)
Governance
Cardano on-chain governance is better than Base off-chain governance
Cardano vs Base Real-Time TPS Chart
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About Blockchains
About Cardano
Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain platform: the first to be founded on peer-reviewed research and developed through evidence-based methods. It combines pioneering technologies to provide unparalleled security and sustainability to decentralized applications, systems, and societies.
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.