Compare IoTeX vs Etherlink

IoTeX vs Etherlink Scalability

Real-time TPS (1H)

IoTeX TPS is 2.9X higher than Etherlink TPS

IoTeX logo
4.82 tx/s
Etherlink logo
1.66 tx/s

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Max TPS (100 blocks)

IoTeX max TPS is 30X higher than Etherlink max TPS

IoTeX logo
829.7 tx/s
Etherlink logo
27.82 tx/s

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Max Theoretical TPS

IoTeX max theoretical TPS is 5.25X higher than Etherlink max theoretical TPS

IoTeX logo
2,000 tx/s
Etherlink logo
381 tx/s

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Transaction Volume (1H)

IoTeX transaction volume is 2.9X higher than Etherlink transaction volume

IoTeX logo
17.4K txns
Etherlink logo
5.98K txns

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Block Time (1H)

IoTeX block time is 2.66X longer than Etherlink block time

IoTeX logo
2.5s
Etherlink logo
0.94s

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Finality

IoTeX finality is 100% shorter than Etherlink finality

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0s
Etherlink logo
25s

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Type

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

IoTeX logo
Layer 1 blockchain
Etherlink logo
Layer 2 blockchain

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New

Total Transactions

IoTeX has 9.24X more total transactions than Etherlink

IoTeX logo
349M txns
Etherlink logo
37.7M txns

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Launch Date

IoTeX was launched 6 years before Etherlink

IoTeX logo
Apr 22, 2019
Etherlink logo
Feb 25, 2025

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IoTeX vs Etherlink Decentralization

Nakamoto Coefficient

IoTeX Nakamoto Coefficient is 9X higher than Etherlink Nakamoto Coefficient

IoTeX logo
9
Etherlink logo
1

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Validators

IoTeX has 70X more validators than Etherlink

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70
Etherlink logo
1

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Stake

IoTeX stake is $56.05M, while Etherlink has no data

IoTeX logo
$56.05M
Etherlink logo
—

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Consensus Mechanism

IoTeX is PoS, while Etherlink is Rollup (Optimistic)

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

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Governance

IoTeX and Etherlink governance are both on-chain

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On-chain
Etherlink logo
On-chain

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IoTeX vs Etherlink Developer Activity New

Developers

IoTeX has 2.14X more developers than Etherlink

IoTeX logo
370
Etherlink logo
173

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Repos

IoTeX has 7.71X more repos than Etherlink

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131
Etherlink logo
17

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Commits

IoTeX has 4.9X more commits than Etherlink

IoTeX logo
20,216
Etherlink logo
4,128

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Stars

IoTeX has 138X more stars than Etherlink

IoTeX logo
2,613
Etherlink logo
19

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Watchers

IoTeX has 84X more watchers than Etherlink

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838
Etherlink logo
10

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IoTeX vs Etherlink Real-Time TPS Chart

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About Blockchains

About IoTeX

IoTeX is a blockchain platform designed specifically for the Internet of Things (IoT) industry. It aims to address the scalability, privacy, and security challenges associated with connecting billions of devices to the internet. IoTeX utilizes a unique architecture that combines blockchain, decentralized identity, and secure hardware to create a trusted and privacy-centric infrastructure for IoT applications. It offers lightweight and efficient consensus mechanisms, support for trusted computing environments, and privacy-preserving techniques such as zero-knowledge proofs.

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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