Compare Etherlink vs Optimism

Etherlink vs Optimism Scalability

Real-time TPS (1H)

Etherlink TPS is 89.1% lower than Optimism TPS

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2.59 tx/s
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23.79 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Max TPS (100 blocks)

Etherlink max TPS is 86.75% lower than Optimism max TPS

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27.82 tx/s
Optimism logo
210.1 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Max Theoretical TPS

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

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381 tx/s
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714.3 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Transaction Volume (1H)

Etherlink transaction volume is 89.1% lower than Optimism transaction volume

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9.33K txns
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85.6K txns

Data from Chainspect

Block Time (1H)

Etherlink block time is 61.87% shorter than Optimism block time

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0.76s
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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 94.65% fewer total transactions than Optimism

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43.6M txns
Optimism logo
816M 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)

Data from Chainspect

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

Developers

Etherlink has 94.23% fewer developers than Optimism

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174
Optimism logo
3,020

Data from Chainspect

Repos

Etherlink has 80.85% fewer repos than Optimism

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18
Optimism logo
94

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Commits

Etherlink has 97.48% fewer commits than Optimism

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4,324
Optimism logo
171,934

Data from Chainspect

Stars

Etherlink has 99.81% fewer stars than Optimism

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24
Optimism logo
12,785

Data from Chainspect

Watchers

Etherlink has 99.03% fewer watchers than Optimism

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10
Optimism logo
1,035

Data from Chainspect

Etherlink vs Optimism Financials New

Chain Revenue

Etherlink chain revenue is 86.04% lower than Optimism chain revenue

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$301.8
Optimism logo
$2.162K

Data from Chainspect

Average Transaction Fee

Etherlink average transaction fee is 1.44X higher than Optimism average transaction fee

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$0.001709
Optimism logo
$0.001183

Data from Chainspect

Price

Etherlink has no data, while Optimism price is $0.3873

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Optimism logo
$0.3873

Data from Chainspect

Market Cap

Etherlink has no data, while Optimism market cap is $734.5M

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Optimism logo
$734.5M

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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