Compare Etherlink vs Solana

Etherlink vs Solana Scalability

Real-time TPS (1H)

Etherlink TPS is 99.8% lower than Solana TPS

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1.47 tx/s
Solana logo
754.8 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Max TPS (100 blocks)

Etherlink max TPS is 99.47% lower than Solana max TPS

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27.82 tx/s
Solana logo
5,289 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Max Theoretical TPS

Etherlink max theoretical TPS is 99.41% lower than Solana max theoretical TPS

Etherlink logo
381 tx/s
Solana logo
65,000 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Transaction Volume (1H)

Etherlink transaction volume is 99.8% lower than Solana transaction volume

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5.31K txns
Solana logo
2.72M txns

Data from Chainspect

Block Time (1H)

Etherlink block time is 2.5X longer than Solana block time

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0.99s
Solana logo
0.4s

Data from Chainspect

Finality

Etherlink finality is 1.95X longer than Solana finality

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25s
Solana logo
12.8s

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Type

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

Etherlink logo
Layer 2 blockchain
Solana logo
Layer 1 blockchain

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Total Transactions

Etherlink has 99.95% fewer total transactions than Solana

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39.9M txns
Solana logo
94.2B txns

Data from Chainspect

Launch Date

Etherlink was launched 5 years after Solana

Etherlink logo
Feb 25, 2025
Solana logo
Mar 16, 2020

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Etherlink vs Solana Decentralization

Nakamoto Coefficient

Etherlink Nakamoto Coefficient is 95% lower than Solana Nakamoto Coefficient

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1
Solana logo
20

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Validators

Etherlink has 99.88% fewer validators than Solana

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1
Solana logo
903

Data from Chainspect

Stake

Etherlink has no data, while Solana stake is $82.48B

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—
Solana logo
$82.48B

Data from Chainspect

Consensus Mechanism

Etherlink is Rollup (Optimistic), while Solana 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 Solana off-chain governance

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On-chain
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Off-chain

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Etherlink vs Solana Developer Activity New

Developers

Etherlink has 98.38% fewer developers than Solana

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173
Solana logo
10,723

Data from Chainspect

Repos

Etherlink has 84.07% fewer repos than Solana

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18
Solana logo
113

Data from Chainspect

Commits

Etherlink has 95.16% fewer commits than Solana

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4,149
Solana logo
85,810

Data from Chainspect

Stars

Etherlink has 99.94% fewer stars than Solana

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23
Solana logo
38,469

Data from Chainspect

Watchers

Etherlink has 99.45% fewer watchers than Solana

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10
Solana logo
1,826

Data from Chainspect

Etherlink vs Solana 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 Solana

Solana stands out as a high-performance blockchain, celebrated for its scalability, speed, and minimal transaction expenses. Featuring a distinctive consensus mechanism dubbed Proof of History (PoH), Solana achieves remarkable scalability and efficiency. Tailored to accommodate dApps, it excels in processing a vast number of transactions swiftly, thereby slashing processing durations and fees. These attributes make it a compelling platform for developers within the cryptocurrency realm.

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