Optimism vs Arbitrum

Optimism vs Arbitrum Scalability

Real-time TPS

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Optimism TPS is 57.07% lower than Arbitrum TPS

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11.08 tx/s
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25.82 tx/s

Max TPS (100 blocks)

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Optimism max TPS is 82.45% lower than Arbitrum max TPS

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200.2 tx/s
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1,141 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

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Optimism max theoretical TPS is 98.21% lower than Arbitrum max theoretical TPS

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714.3 tx/s
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40,000 tx/s

Transaction Volume

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Optimism transaction volume is 57.07% lower than Arbitrum transaction volume

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39,903 txns
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92,967 txns

Block Time

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Optimism block time is 8.01X longer than Arbitrum block time

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2s
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0.25s

Finality

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Optimism finality is 1.22X longer than Arbitrum finality

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16m 48s
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13m 48s

Type

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Optimism and Arbitrum are both layer 2 blockchains

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Layer 2 blockchain
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Layer 2 blockchain

Launch Date

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Optimism was launched 4 months after Arbitrum

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Dec 16, 2021
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Aug 31, 2021

Optimism vs Arbitrum Decentralization New

Nakamoto Coefficient

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Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient is the same as Arbitrum Nakamoto Coefficient

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1
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1

Validators

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Optimism and Arbitrum have the same amount of validators

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1
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1

Stake

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Optimism and Arbitrum have no data

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Consensus Mechanism

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Optimism and Arbitrum are both Rollup (Optimistic)

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Rollup (Optimistic)
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Rollup (Optimistic)

Governance

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Optimism and Arbitrum governance are both on-chain

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On-chain
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On-chain

Optimism vs Arbitrum 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 Arbitrum

Arbitrum serves as a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, leveraging rollups to significantly boost scalability and reduce transaction costs while maintaining robust security. It enables developers to execute EVM-compatible smart contracts with a substantially higher transaction throughput and lower fees compared to Ethereum's main chain, making it a compelling platform for decentralized application development.

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