Real-time TPS
Chainspect
Cardano TPS is 98.11% less than Optimism TPS
0.24 tx/s
12.55 tx/s
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Chainspect
Cardano max TPS is 93.6% less than Optimism max TPS
11.62 tx/s
181.7 tx/s
Max Theoretical TPS
Chainspect
Cardano max theoretical TPS is 97.47% less than Optimism max theoretical TPS
18.02 tx/s
714.3 tx/s
New
Transaction Volume
Chainspect
Cardano transaction volume is 98.11% less than Optimism transaction volume
851 txns
45,188 txns
Block Time
Chainspect
Cardano block time is 10X more than Optimism block time
20.1s
2s
Finality
Chainspect
Cardano finality is 87.5% less than Optimism finality
2m
16m
Nakamoto Coefficient
Chainspect
Cardano and Optimism nakamoto coefficient are both coming soon
Soon
Soon
Active Addresses
Chainspect
Cardano and Optimism active addresses are both coming soon
Soon
Soon
Governance
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Cardano and Optimism governance are both on-chain
On-chain
On-chain
Type
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Cardano is a layer 1 blockchain, while Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain
Layer 1 blockchain
Layer 2 blockchain
Launch Date
Chainspect
Cardano was launched 4 years before Optimism
Sep 27, 2017
Dec 16, 2021
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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 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.