Compare Etherlink vs Stellar

Etherlink vs Stellar Scalability

Real-time TPS (1H)

Etherlink TPS is 97.91% lower than Stellar TPS

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2.86 tx/s
Stellar logo
137.3 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Max TPS (100 blocks)

Etherlink max TPS is 85.1% lower than Stellar max TPS

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27.82 tx/s
Stellar logo
186.8 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Max Theoretical TPS

Etherlink max theoretical TPS is 81.25% lower than Stellar max theoretical TPS

Etherlink logo
381 tx/s
Stellar logo
2,032 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Transaction Volume (1H)

Etherlink transaction volume is 97.91% lower than Stellar transaction volume

Etherlink logo
10.3K txns
Stellar logo
494K txns

Data from Chainspect

Block Time (1H)

Etherlink block time is 86.5% shorter than Stellar block time

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0.77s
Stellar logo
5.73s

Data from Chainspect

Finality

Etherlink finality is 100% longer than Stellar finality

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41s
Stellar logo
0s

Data from Chainspect

Type

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

Etherlink logo
Layer 2 blockchain
Stellar logo
Layer 1 blockchain

Data from Chainspect

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Total Transactions

Etherlink has 99.81% fewer total transactions than Stellar

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37.4M txns
Stellar logo
20.8B txns

Data from Chainspect

Launch Date

Etherlink was launched 9 years after Stellar

Etherlink logo
Feb 25, 2025
Stellar logo
Sep 30, 2015

Data from Chainspect

Etherlink vs Stellar Decentralization

Nakamoto Coefficient

Etherlink Nakamoto Coefficient is 66.66% lower than Stellar Nakamoto Coefficient

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1
Stellar logo
3

Data from Chainspect

Validators

Etherlink has 98.79% fewer validators than Stellar

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1
Stellar logo
83

Data from Chainspect

Stake

Etherlink and Stellar have no data

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—
Stellar logo
—

Data from Chainspect

Consensus Mechanism

Etherlink is Rollup (Optimistic), while Stellar is Stellar Consensus Protocol

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Rollup (Optimistic)
Stellar logo
Stellar Consensus Protocol

Data from Chainspect

Governance

Etherlink and Stellar governance are both on-chain

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On-chain
Stellar logo
On-chain

Data from Chainspect

Etherlink vs Stellar Developer Activity New

Developers

Etherlink has 73.98% fewer developers than Stellar

Etherlink logo
173
Stellar logo
665

Data from Chainspect

Repos

Etherlink has 85.47% fewer repos than Stellar

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17
Stellar logo
117

Data from Chainspect

Commits

Etherlink has 90.92% fewer commits than Stellar

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4,127
Stellar logo
45,492

Data from Chainspect

Stars

Etherlink has 99.82% fewer stars than Stellar

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19
Stellar logo
10,679

Data from Chainspect

Watchers

Etherlink has 99.57% fewer watchers than Stellar

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10
Stellar logo
2,345

Data from Chainspect

Etherlink vs Stellar 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 Stellar

Stellar empowers builders to unlock human and economic potential. It combines a powerful, decentralized blockchain network with a global ecosystem of innovators to create opportunities as borderless as ideas. It offers the tools to make a difference in the real world through new digital asset products and services that enhance access to the global financial system.

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