Ethereum vs Optimism

Real-time TPS

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Ethereum TPS is 1.07X more than Optimism TPS

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10.7 tx/s
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10.03 tx/s

Max TPS (100 blocks)

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Ethereum max TPS is 33.39% less than Optimism max TPS

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62.34 tx/s
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93.59 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

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Ethereum max theoretical TPS is 83.33% less than Optimism max theoretical TPS

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119.1 tx/s
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714.3 tx/s
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Total Transactions

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Ethereum total txns is 1.07X more than Optimism total txns

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38,536 txns
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36,107 txns

Block Time

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Ethereum block time is 6.02X more than Optimism block time

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12.04s
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2s

Finality

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Ethereum finality is the same as Optimism finality

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16m
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16m

Nakamoto Coefficient

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Ethereum and Optimism nakamoto coefficient are both coming soon

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Soon
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Soon

Active Addresses

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Ethereum and Optimism active addresses are both coming soon

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Soon
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Soon

Governance

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Ethereum off-chain governance is worse than Optimism on-chain governance

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Off-chain
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Type

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Ethereum is a layer 1 blockchain, while Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain

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Layer 1 blockchain
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Layer 2 blockchain

Launch Date

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Ethereum was launched 6 years before Optimism

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Jul 30, 2015
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Dec 16, 2021

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About Blockchains

About Ethereum

Ethereum emerges as a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform empowering developers to craft and deploy smart contracts alongside dApps. Pioneering the smart contract concept, Ethereum enables self-executing agreements with terms directly encoded into its blockchain, eliminating the need for intermediaries. Additionally, Ethereum serves as a hub for the creation and exchange of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) and various digital assets. Its intrinsic cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), facilitates network transactions and incentivizes miners to uphold network security. Ethereum's evolution to Ethereum 2.0 introduces a proof-of-stake (PoS) mechanism, aiming to enhance scalability and energy efficiency.

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.

Blockchains Socials

Ethereum Socials

Optimism Socials