Compare Hedera vs Etherlink

Hedera vs Etherlink Scalability

Real-time TPS (1H)

Hedera TPS is 2.71X higher than Etherlink TPS

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7.47 tx/s
Etherlink logo
2.75 tx/s

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Max TPS (100 blocks)

Hedera max TPS is 119X higher than Etherlink max TPS

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3,302 tx/s
Etherlink logo
27.82 tx/s

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Max Theoretical TPS

Hedera max theoretical TPS is 26X higher than Etherlink max theoretical TPS

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10,000 tx/s
Etherlink logo
381 tx/s

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Transaction Volume (1H)

Hedera transaction volume is 2.71X higher than Etherlink transaction volume

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26.9K txns
Etherlink logo
9.9K txns

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Block Time (1H)

Hedera block time is 2.58X longer than Etherlink block time

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2s
Etherlink logo
0.78s

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Finality

Hedera finality is 100% shorter than Etherlink finality

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0s
Etherlink logo
25s

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Type

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

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Layer 1 blockchain
Etherlink logo
Layer 2 blockchain

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Total Transactions

Hedera has 1,880X more total transactions than Etherlink

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71.1B txns
Etherlink logo
37.8M txns

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Launch Date

Hedera was launched 5 years before Etherlink

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Sep 16, 2019
Etherlink logo
Feb 25, 2025

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Hedera vs Etherlink Decentralization

Nakamoto Coefficient

Hedera Nakamoto Coefficient is 7X higher than Etherlink Nakamoto Coefficient

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7
Etherlink logo
1

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Validators

Hedera has 31X more validators than Etherlink

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31
Etherlink logo
1

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Stake

Hedera stake is $2.474B, while Etherlink has no data

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$2.474B
Etherlink logo
—

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Consensus Mechanism

Hedera is PoS, while Etherlink is Rollup (Optimistic)

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

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Governance

Hedera council governance is worse than Etherlink on-chain governance

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Council
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On-chain

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Hedera vs Etherlink Developer Activity New

Developers

Hedera has 5.71X more developers than Etherlink

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987
Etherlink logo
173

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Repos

Hedera has 6.17X more repos than Etherlink

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111
Etherlink logo
18

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Commits

Hedera has 17X more commits than Etherlink

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69,891
Etherlink logo
4,132

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Stars

Hedera has 198X more stars than Etherlink

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3,761
Etherlink logo
19

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Watchers

Hedera has 123X more watchers than Etherlink

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1,230
Etherlink logo
10

Data from Chainspect

Hedera vs Etherlink Real-Time TPS Chart

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About Blockchains

About Hedera

Hedera operates as a public network employing the hashgraph consensus algorithm for rapid and secure transaction validation. Governed by a council of esteemed organizations, Hedera ensures consistent progress and decentralization. Distinguished by its high throughput, security, and fair transaction ordering, Hedera strives to establish a trust layer for the internet.

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

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