Optimism vs Algorand

Optimism vs Algorand Scalability

Real-time TPS

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Optimism TPS is 2.74X higher than Algorand TPS

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15.77 tx/s
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5.75 tx/s

Max TPS (100 blocks)

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Optimism max TPS is 96.49% lower than Algorand max TPS

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200.2 tx/s
Algorand logo
5,716 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

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Optimism max theoretical TPS is 92.38% lower than Algorand max theoretical TPS

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714.3 tx/s
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9,384 tx/s

Transaction Volume

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Optimism transaction volume is 2.74X higher than Algorand transaction volume

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56,776 txns
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20,701 txns

Block Time

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Optimism block time is 30.38% shorter than Algorand block time

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2s
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2.87s

Finality

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Optimism finality is 100% longer than Algorand finality

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16m 48s
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0s

Type

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Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain, while Algorand is a layer 1 blockchain

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Layer 2 blockchain
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Layer 1 blockchain

Launch Date

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Optimism was launched 3 years after Algorand

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Dec 16, 2021
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Jun 12, 2019

Optimism vs Algorand Decentralization

Nakamoto Coefficient

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Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient is 91.66% lower than Algorand Nakamoto Coefficient

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1
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12

Validators

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Optimism has 99.94% fewer validators than Algorand

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1
Algorand logo
1,874

Stake

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Optimism has no data, while Algorand stake is $474.3M

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—
Algorand logo
$474.3M

Consensus Mechanism

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Optimism is Rollup (Optimistic), while Algorand is Pure Proof of Stake

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Rollup (Optimistic)
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Pure Proof of Stake

Governance

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Optimism and Algorand governance are both on-chain

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On-chain
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On-chain

Optimism vs Algorand Developer Activity New

Developers

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Optimism has 5.54X more developers than Algorand

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2,968
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536

Repos

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Optimism has 41.87% fewer repos than Algorand

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93
Algorand logo
160

Commits

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Optimism has 4.81X more commits than Algorand

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169,990
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35,374

Stars

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Optimism has 2.5X more stars than Algorand

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12,648
Algorand logo
5,061

Watchers

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Optimism has 1.14X more watchers than Algorand

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1,120
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980

Optimism vs Algorand Real-Time TPS Chart

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About Blockchains

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.

About Algorand

Algorand emerges as a blockchain platform committed to fostering transparency and enabling the growth of decentralized projects and applications. Operating as a public, decentralized blockchain, it leverages a Pure Proof-of-Stake (PPoS) consensus mechanism to uphold network security, efficiency, and decentralization. Powered by the Algorand Consensus Algorithm, the network employs a combination of cryptographic techniques and random selection to attain consensus, effectively addressing the constraints of traditional consensus mechanisms.

Blockchains Socials

Optimism Socials

Algorand Socials