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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3.99 tx/s
Sonic logo
4.71 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Max TPS (100 blocks)

Etherlink max TPS is 97.55% lower than Sonic max TPS

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27.82 tx/s
Sonic logo
1,139 tx/s

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Max Theoretical TPS

Etherlink max theoretical TPS is 99.9% lower than Sonic max theoretical TPS

Etherlink logo
381 tx/s
Sonic logo
396,825 tx/s

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Transaction Volume (1H)

Etherlink transaction volume is 15.23% lower than Sonic transaction volume

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14.4K txns
Sonic logo
16.9K txns

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Block Time (1H)

Etherlink block time is 1.33X longer than Sonic block time

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0.79s
Sonic logo
0.59s

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Finality

Etherlink finality is 100% longer than Sonic finality

Etherlink logo
41s
Sonic logo
0s

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Type

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

Etherlink logo
Layer 2 blockchain
Sonic logo
Layer 1 blockchain

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Total Transactions

Etherlink has 74.05% fewer total transactions than Sonic

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37.4M txns
Sonic logo
144M txns

Data from Chainspect

Launch Date

Etherlink was launched 3 months after Sonic

Etherlink logo
Feb 25, 2025
Sonic logo
Dec 1, 2024

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Etherlink vs Sonic Decentralization

Nakamoto Coefficient

Etherlink Nakamoto Coefficient is 75% lower than Sonic Nakamoto Coefficient

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1
Sonic logo
4

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Validators

Etherlink has 97.5% fewer validators than Sonic

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1
Sonic logo
40

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Stake

Etherlink has no data, while Sonic stake is $265.8M

Etherlink logo
—
Sonic logo
$265.8M

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Consensus Mechanism

Etherlink is Rollup (Optimistic), while Sonic is PoS

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

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Governance

Etherlink and Sonic governance are both on-chain

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On-chain
Sonic logo
On-chain

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Etherlink vs Sonic Developer Activity New

Developers

Etherlink has 1.7X more developers than Sonic

Etherlink logo
173
Sonic logo
102

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Repos

Etherlink has 1.42X more repos than Sonic

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17
Sonic logo
12

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Commits

Etherlink has 70.14% fewer commits than Sonic

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4,127
Sonic logo
13,824

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Stars

Etherlink has 74.66% fewer stars than Sonic

Etherlink logo
19
Sonic logo
75

Data from Chainspect

Watchers

Etherlink has 88.09% fewer watchers than Sonic

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10
Sonic logo
84

Data from Chainspect

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.

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