Compare Etherlink vs Optimism

Etherlink vs Optimism Scalability

Real-time TPS (1H)

Etherlink TPS is 98.28% lower than Optimism TPS

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0.49 tx/s
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28.36 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Max TPS (100 blocks)

Etherlink max TPS is 86.1% lower than Optimism max TPS

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27.82 tx/s
Optimism logo
200.2 tx/s

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Max Theoretical TPS

Etherlink max theoretical TPS is 46.66% lower than Optimism max theoretical TPS

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381 tx/s
Optimism logo
714.3 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Transaction Volume (1H)

Etherlink transaction volume is 98.28% lower than Optimism transaction volume

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1.75K txns
Optimism logo
102K txns

Data from Chainspect

Block Time (1H)

Etherlink block time is 1.19X longer than Optimism block time

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2.38s
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2s

Data from Chainspect

Finality

Etherlink finality is 97.51% shorter than Optimism finality

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25s
Optimism logo
16m 48s

Data from Chainspect

Type

Etherlink and Optimism are both layer 2 blockchains

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Layer 2 blockchain
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Layer 2 blockchain

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Total Transactions

Etherlink has 95.01% fewer total transactions than Optimism

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38.2M txns
Optimism logo
767M txns

Data from Chainspect

Launch Date

Etherlink was launched 3 years after Optimism

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Feb 25, 2025
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Dec 16, 2021

Data from Chainspect

Etherlink vs Optimism Decentralization

Nakamoto Coefficient

Etherlink Nakamoto Coefficient is the same as Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient

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1
Optimism logo
1

Data from Chainspect

Validators

Etherlink and Optimism have the same amount of validators

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1
Optimism logo
1

Data from Chainspect

Stake

Etherlink and Optimism have no data

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—
Optimism logo
—

Data from Chainspect

Consensus Mechanism

Etherlink and Optimism are both Rollup (Optimistic)

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Rollup (Optimistic)
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Rollup (Optimistic)

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Governance

Etherlink and Optimism governance are both on-chain

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On-chain
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On-chain

Data from Chainspect

Etherlink vs Optimism Developer Activity New

Developers

Etherlink has 94.24% fewer developers than Optimism

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173
Optimism logo
3,005

Data from Chainspect

Repos

Etherlink has 80.64% fewer repos than Optimism

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18
Optimism logo
93

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Commits

Etherlink has 97.58% fewer commits than Optimism

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4,132
Optimism logo
170,998

Data from Chainspect

Stars

Etherlink has 99.85% fewer stars than Optimism

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19
Optimism logo
12,713

Data from Chainspect

Watchers

Etherlink has 99.04% fewer watchers than Optimism

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10
Optimism logo
1,043

Data from Chainspect

Etherlink vs Optimism 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 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.

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