Real-time TPS

Ethereum TPS is 1.72X more than Optimism TPS

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14.71 tx/s
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8.55 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

Ethereum max TPS is 7.51% less than Optimism max TPS

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62.34 tx/s
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67.41 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

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

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119 tx/s
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714 tx/s

Block Time

Ethereum block time is 6.06X more than Optimism block time

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12.12s
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2s

Finality

Ethereum finality is the same as Optimism finality

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16m
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16m

Type

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

Governance

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

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Off-chain
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On-chain

Launch Date

Ethereum was launched 6 years before Optimism

Ethereum
Jul 30, 2015
Optimism
Dec 16, 2021

Other Comparisons

About Blockchains

About Blockchains

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 Blockchains

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