Compare Etherlink vs Sonic
Etherlink vs Sonic Scalability
Real-time TPS (1H)
Etherlink TPS is 15.23% lower than Sonic TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Etherlink max TPS is 97.55% lower than Sonic max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Etherlink max theoretical TPS is 99.9% lower than Sonic max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
Etherlink transaction volume is 15.23% lower than Sonic transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
Etherlink block time is 1.33X longer than Sonic block time
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Finality
Etherlink finality is 100% longer than Sonic finality
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Type
Etherlink is a layer 2 blockchain, while Sonic is a layer 1 blockchain
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Total Transactions
Etherlink has 74.05% fewer total transactions than Sonic
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Launch Date
Etherlink was launched 3 months after Sonic
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Etherlink vs Sonic Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Etherlink Nakamoto Coefficient is 75% lower than Sonic Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators
Etherlink has 97.5% fewer validators than Sonic
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Stake
Etherlink has no data, while Sonic stake is $265.8M
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Consensus Mechanism
Etherlink is Rollup (Optimistic), while Sonic is PoS
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Governance
Etherlink and Sonic governance are both on-chain
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Etherlink vs Sonic Developer Activity New
Developers
Etherlink has 1.7X more developers than Sonic
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Repos
Etherlink has 1.42X more repos than Sonic
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Commits
Etherlink has 70.14% fewer commits than Sonic
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Stars
Etherlink has 74.66% fewer stars than Sonic
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Watchers
Etherlink has 88.09% fewer watchers than Sonic
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Etherlink vs Sonic 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 Sonic
Sonic is the highest-performing EVM layer-1 blockchain, combining speed, incentives, and world-class infrastructure, powering the next generation of DeFi applications. The chain provides 400,000 TPS and sub-second finality.
By combining a novel consensus mechanism with full EVM compatibility, Sonic delivers unparalleled speed, security, and scalability. The S token is Sonic's native token, used for paying transaction fees, staking, running validators, and participating in governance.