Compare Etherlink vs Hedera

Etherlink vs Hedera Scalability

Real-time TPS (1H)

Etherlink TPS is 45.65% lower than Hedera TPS

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3.99 tx/s
Hedera logo
7.34 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Max TPS (100 blocks)

Etherlink max TPS is 99.15% lower than Hedera max TPS

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27.82 tx/s
Hedera logo
3,302 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Max Theoretical TPS

Etherlink max theoretical TPS is 96.19% lower than Hedera max theoretical TPS

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381 tx/s
Hedera logo
10,000 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Transaction Volume (1H)

Etherlink transaction volume is 45.65% lower than Hedera transaction volume

Etherlink logo
14.4K txns
Hedera logo
26.4K txns

Data from Chainspect

Block Time (1H)

Etherlink block time is 60.64% shorter than Hedera block time

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0.79s
Hedera logo
2s

Data from Chainspect

Finality

Etherlink finality is 100% longer than Hedera finality

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41s
Hedera logo
0s

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Type

Etherlink is a layer 2 blockchain, while Hedera is a layer 1 blockchain

Etherlink logo
Layer 2 blockchain
Hedera logo
Layer 1 blockchain

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Total Transactions

Etherlink has 99.94% fewer total transactions than Hedera

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37.4M txns
Hedera logo
71.1B txns

Data from Chainspect

Launch Date

Etherlink was launched 5 years after Hedera

Etherlink logo
Feb 25, 2025
Hedera logo
Sep 16, 2019

Data from Chainspect

Etherlink vs Hedera Decentralization

Nakamoto Coefficient

Etherlink Nakamoto Coefficient is 85.71% lower than Hedera Nakamoto Coefficient

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1
Hedera logo
7

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Validators

Etherlink has 96.77% fewer validators than Hedera

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1
Hedera logo
31

Data from Chainspect

Stake

Etherlink has no data, while Hedera stake is $2.887B

Etherlink logo
—
Hedera logo
$2.887B

Data from Chainspect

Consensus Mechanism

Etherlink is Rollup (Optimistic), while Hedera is PoS

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Rollup (Optimistic)
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Proof of Stake (PoS)

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Governance

Etherlink on-chain governance is better than Hedera council governance

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On-chain
Hedera logo
Council

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Etherlink vs Hedera Developer Activity New

Developers

Etherlink has 82.43% fewer developers than Hedera

Etherlink logo
173
Hedera logo
985

Data from Chainspect

Repos

Etherlink has 84.68% fewer repos than Hedera

Etherlink logo
17
Hedera logo
111

Data from Chainspect

Commits

Etherlink has 94.08% fewer commits than Hedera

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4,127
Hedera logo
69,774

Data from Chainspect

Stars

Etherlink has 99.48% fewer stars than Hedera

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19
Hedera logo
3,701

Data from Chainspect

Watchers

Etherlink has 99.18% fewer watchers than Hedera

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10
Hedera logo
1,229

Data from Chainspect

Etherlink vs Hedera Real-Time TPS Chart

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About Blockchains

About Etherlink

Etherlink is an EVM-compatible, non-custodial Layer 2 blockchain powered by Tezos Smart Rollup technology. It enables seamless integration with existing Ethereum tools, including wallets and indexers, and facilitates asset transfers to and from other EVM-compatible chains. Built upon the secure foundation of Tezos layer 1, Etherlink delivers a fast, fair, and (nearly) free experience. This permissionless and censorship-resistant environment empowers developers to actively create and participate in the next generation of decentralized applications.

Explore the full ecosystem here: Tezos Ecosystem

About Hedera

Hedera operates as a public network employing the hashgraph consensus algorithm for rapid and secure transaction validation. Governed by a council of esteemed organizations, Hedera ensures consistent progress and decentralization. Distinguished by its high throughput, security, and fair transaction ordering, Hedera strives to establish a trust layer for the internet.

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