Flow vs Optimism
Flow vs Optimism Scalability
Real-time TPS
Flow TPS is 23.71% lower than Optimism TPS
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Flow max TPS is 32.6% lower than Optimism max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Flow max theoretical TPS is 5.46X higher than Optimism max theoretical TPS
Transaction Volume
Flow transaction volume is 23.71% lower than Optimism transaction volume
Block Time
Flow block time is 59.12% shorter than Optimism block time
Finality
Flow finality is 99% shorter than Optimism finality
Type
Flow is a layer 1 blockchain, while Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain
Launch Date
Flow was launched 1 year before Optimism
Flow vs Optimism Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Flow has no data, while Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient is 1
Validators
Flow has 100% fewer validators than Optimism
Stake
Flow stake is $0, while Optimism has no data
Consensus Mechanism
Flow is PoS, while Optimism is Rollup (Optimistic)
Governance
Flow off-chain governance is worse than Optimism on-chain governance
Flow vs Optimism Developer Activity New
Developers
Flow has 78.67% fewer developers than Optimism
Repos
Flow has 1.83X more repos than Optimism
Commits
Flow has 18.58% fewer commits than Optimism
Stars
Flow has 63.21% fewer stars than Optimism
Watchers
Flow has 2.52X more watchers than Optimism
Flow vs Optimism Real-Time TPS Chart
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About Blockchains
About Flow
Flow is a layer one blockchain designed from the ground up for consumer apps and the digital assets that power them. The network runs on a Proof of Stake consensus mechanism with a unique "multi-role" architecture that solves the blockchain trilemma, balancing scalability, efficiency, and cost.
FLOW ($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 Optimism
Optimism provides a Layer 2 scaling fix for Ethereum, greatly boosting its scalability and cutting down on gas fees. It maintains robust security measures and guarantees a smooth development experience. Through Optimistic Rollups, it enables swift transaction processing, positioning Ethereum as a viable option for deploying intricate and interactive applications.