Real-time TPS
Chainspect
Cardano TPS is 98.56% less than Optimism TPS
0.2 tx/s
13.87 tx/s
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Chainspect
Cardano max TPS is 87.58% less than Optimism max TPS
11.62 tx/s
93.59 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
Total Transactions
Chainspect
Cardano total txns is 98.56% less than Optimism total txns
717 txns
49,945 txns
Block Time
Chainspect
Cardano block time is 12X more than Optimism block time
23.49s
2s
Finality
Chainspect
Cardano finality is 87.5% less than Optimism finality
2m
16m
Type
Chainspect
Cardano is a layer 1 blockchain, while Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain
Layer 1 blockchain
Layer 2 blockchain
Governance
Chainspect
Cardano and Optimism governance are both coming soon
On-chain
On-chain
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.