Compare Flow vs Base
Flow vs Base Scalability
Real-time TPS (1H)
Flow TPS is 94.8% lower than Base TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Flow max TPS is 89.35% lower than Base max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Flow max theoretical TPS is 1.09X higher than Base max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
Flow transaction volume is 94.8% lower than Base transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
Flow block time is 59.98% shorter than Base block time
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Finality
Flow finality is 98.73% shorter than Base finality
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Type
Flow is a layer 1 blockchain, while Base is a layer 2 blockchain
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Total Transactions
Flow has 79.13% fewer total transactions than Base
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Launch Date
Flow was launched 3 years before Base
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Flow vs Base Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Flow Nakamoto Coefficient is 12X higher than Base Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators
Flow has 273X more validators than Base
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Stake
Flow stake is $205.5M, while Base has no data
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Consensus Mechanism
Flow is PoS, while Base is Rollup (Optimistic)
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Governance
Flow and Base governance are both off-chain
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Flow vs Base Developer Activity New
Developers
Flow has 2.24% fewer developers than Base
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Repos
Flow has 3.07X more repos than Base
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Commits
Flow has 16X more commits than Base
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Stars
Flow has 93.86% fewer stars than Base
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Watchers
Flow has 3.29X more watchers than Base
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Flow vs Base Real-Time TPS Chart
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About Blockchains
About Flow
Flow is a layer one blockchain designed from the ground up for consumer apps and the digital assets that power them. The network runs on a Proof of Stake consensus mechanism with a unique "multi-role" architecture that solves the blockchain trilemma, balancing scalability, efficiency, and cost.
FLOW ($FLOW) is the native utility token that is used for:
- Fees for processing transactions and storing data.
- Buying, selling, and trading assets on Flow
- Staking and delegating to secure the network
Flow tools include:
- Cadence, a purpose-built smart contract programming language designed for consumer-grade applications
- Full EVM equivalence, allowing anything from Ethereum to work on Flow
- Protocol-level account abstraction and mobile support for onboarding new users
- Cross-chain interoperability with the wider web3 ecosystem
- Developer hub with comprehensive documentation and tools
About Base
Base, an Ethereum-based blockchain developed by Coinbase, operates as a Layer 2 (L2) network, leveraging Optimism to provide a secure, cost-effective, and user-friendly environment for decentralized application (dApp) development. With a mission to onboard the next billion users to web3, Base ensures near-zero fees, quick transactions, and robust security supported by Ethereum's infrastructure. At its launch, Base had over 100 dApps and service providers, aiming to solve the blockchain trilemma by prioritizing interoperability and composability among participating rollups. This approach enhances scalability while preserving security and decentralization.