Compare Ethereum vs Optimism
Ethereum vs Optimism Scalability
Real-time TPS (1H)
Ethereum TPS is 37.37% lower than Optimism TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Ethereum max TPS is 68.86% lower than Optimism max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Ethereum max theoretical TPS is 75% lower than Optimism max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
Ethereum transaction volume is 37.37% lower than Optimism transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
Ethereum block time is 6X longer than Optimism block time
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Finality
Ethereum finality is 23.8% shorter than Optimism finality
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Type
Ethereum is a layer 1 blockchain, while Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain
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Total Transactions
Ethereum has 3.93X more total transactions than Optimism
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Launch Date
Ethereum was launched 6 years before Optimism
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Ethereum vs Optimism Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Ethereum Nakamoto Coefficient is 2X higher than Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators
Ethereum has 1,013,360X more validators than Optimism
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Stake
Ethereum stake is $136.3B, while Optimism has no data
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Consensus Mechanism
Ethereum is PoS, while Optimism is Rollup (Optimistic)
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Governance
Ethereum off-chain governance is worse than Optimism on-chain governance
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Ethereum vs Optimism Developer Activity New
Developers
Ethereum has 2.01X more developers than Optimism
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Repos
Ethereum has 2.77X more repos than Optimism
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Commits
Ethereum has 1.96X more commits than Optimism
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Stars
Ethereum has 10X more stars than Optimism
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Watchers
Ethereum has 9.68X more watchers than Optimism
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Ethereum vs Optimism Real-Time TPS Chart
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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.