Real-Time TPS
Celo TPS is 2.13X more than Arbitrum TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Celo max TPS is 58.63% less than Arbitrum max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Celo max theoretical TPS is 98.8% less than Arbitrum max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Celo block time is 20X more than Arbitrum block time
Finality
Celo finality is 100% less than Arbitrum finality
Type
Celo is a layer 1 blockchain, while Arbitrum is a layer 2 blockchain
Governance Model
The governance types of Celo and Arbitrum are both on-chain
Launch Date
Celo was launched 1 year before Arbitrum
Other Comparisons
About Blockchains
What is Celo?
Celo stands as a blockchain ecosystem with a mission to foster cryptocurrency adoption among smartphone users globally. Utilizing phone numbers as public keys, Celo aims to onboard billions of smartphone owners, including those lacking traditional banking access, into cryptocurrency transactions. The platform is engineered to offer a comprehensive range of stablecoins, decentralized identification solutions, and other resources, empowering both users and developers alike.
What is Arbitrum?
Arbitrum serves as a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, leveraging rollups to significantly boost scalability and reduce transaction costs while maintaining robust security. It enables developers to execute EVM-compatible smart contracts with a substantially higher transaction throughput and lower fees compared to Ethereum's main chain, making it a compelling platform for decentralized application development.