Optimism vs Arbitrum
Optimism vs Arbitrum Scalability
Real-time TPS
Optimism TPS is 50.67% lower than Arbitrum TPS
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Optimism max TPS is 85.26% lower than Arbitrum max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Optimism max theoretical TPS is 98.21% lower than Arbitrum max theoretical TPS
Transaction Volume
Optimism transaction volume is 50.67% lower than Arbitrum transaction volume
Block Time
Optimism block time is 8.01X longer than Arbitrum block time
Finality
Optimism finality is 1.22X longer than Arbitrum finality
Type
Optimism and Arbitrum are both layer 2 blockchains
Launch Date
Optimism was launched 4 months after Arbitrum
Optimism vs Arbitrum Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient is the same as Arbitrum Nakamoto Coefficient
Validators
Optimism and Arbitrum have the same amount of validators
Stake
Optimism and Arbitrum have no data
Consensus Mechanism
Optimism and Arbitrum are both Rollup (Optimistic)
Governance
Optimism and Arbitrum governance are both on-chain
Optimism vs Arbitrum Developer Activity New
Developers
Optimism has 1.29X more developers than Arbitrum
Repos
Optimism has 26.19% fewer repos than Arbitrum
Commits
Optimism has 7.94% fewer commits than Arbitrum
Stars
Optimism has 1.23X more stars than Arbitrum
Watchers
Optimism has 34.65% fewer watchers than Arbitrum
Optimism vs Arbitrum Real-Time TPS Chart
Loading Data
Other Comparisons
Optimism Comparisons
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.