Compare Etherlink vs Polkadex

Etherlink vs Polkadex Scalability

Real-time TPS (1H)

Etherlink TPS is 2,347X higher than Polkadex TPS

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3.99 tx/s
Polkadex logo
0.0017 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Max TPS (100 blocks)

Etherlink max TPS is 35X higher than Polkadex max TPS

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27.82 tx/s
Polkadex logo
0.79 tx/s

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Max Theoretical TPS

Etherlink max theoretical TPS is 74.6% lower than Polkadex max theoretical TPS

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381 tx/s
Polkadex logo
1,500 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Transaction Volume (1H)

Etherlink transaction volume is 2,394X higher than Polkadex transaction volume

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14.4K txns
Polkadex logo
6 txns

Data from Chainspect

Block Time (1H)

Etherlink block time is 93.46% shorter than Polkadex block time

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0.79s
Polkadex logo
12.04s

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Finality

Etherlink finality is 1.37X longer than Polkadex finality

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41s
Polkadex logo
30s

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Type

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

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Layer 2 blockchain
Polkadex logo
Layer 1 blockchain

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Total Transactions

Etherlink has 37.4M total transactions, while Polkadex has no data

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37.4M txns
Polkadex logo
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Launch Date

Etherlink was launched 3 years after Polkadex

Etherlink logo
Feb 25, 2025
Polkadex logo
Sep 26, 2021

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Etherlink vs Polkadex Decentralization

Nakamoto Coefficient

Etherlink Nakamoto Coefficient is 1, while Polkadex has no data

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1
Polkadex logo
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Validators

Etherlink has 1 validators, while Polkadex has no data

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1
Polkadex logo
—

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Stake

Etherlink and Polkadex have no data

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—
Polkadex logo
—

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Consensus Mechanism

Etherlink is Rollup (Optimistic), while Polkadex is PoS

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Rollup (Optimistic)
Polkadex logo
Proof of Stake (PoS)

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Governance

Etherlink and Polkadex governance are both on-chain

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On-chain
Polkadex logo
On-chain

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Etherlink vs Polkadex Developer Activity New

Developers

Etherlink has 3.6X more developers than Polkadex

Etherlink logo
173
Polkadex logo
48

Data from Chainspect

Repos

Etherlink has 51.42% fewer repos than Polkadex

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17
Polkadex logo
35

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Commits

Etherlink has 60.74% fewer commits than Polkadex

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4,127
Polkadex logo
10,512

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Stars

Etherlink has 94.66% fewer stars than Polkadex

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19
Polkadex logo
356

Data from Chainspect

Watchers

Etherlink has 89.24% fewer watchers than Polkadex

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10
Polkadex logo
93

Data from Chainspect

Etherlink vs Polkadex 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 Polkadex

Polkadex is a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the Polkadot network. It offers high-performance, low-latency trading with a fully decentralized order book. Users can trade assets across different parachains within the Polkadot ecosystem and external blockchains connected via bridges. Polkadex uses L2 scaling solutions for fast, efficient trading and operates on a non-custodial model, allowing users to retain control of their funds at all times.

Blockchains Socials

Etherlink Socials

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