Compare Optimism vs Arbitrum
Optimism vs Arbitrum Scalability
Real-time TPS (30D)
Optimism TPS is 46.6% lower than Arbitrum TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Optimism max TPS is 85.26% lower than Arbitrum max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Optimism max theoretical TPS is 98.21% lower than Arbitrum max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (30D)
Optimism transaction volume is 46.6% lower than Arbitrum transaction volume
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Block Time (30D)
Optimism block time is 8.01X longer than Arbitrum block time
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Finality
Optimism finality is 1.22X longer than Arbitrum finality
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Type
Optimism and Arbitrum are both layer 2 blockchains
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Total Transactions
Optimism has 52.67% fewer total transactions than Arbitrum
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Launch Date
Optimism was launched 4 months after Arbitrum
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Optimism vs Arbitrum Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient is the same as Arbitrum Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators
Optimism and Arbitrum have the same amount of validators
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Stake
Optimism and Arbitrum have no data
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Consensus Mechanism
Optimism and Arbitrum are both Rollup (Optimistic)
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Governance
Optimism and Arbitrum governance are both on-chain
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Optimism vs Arbitrum Developer Activity New
Developers
Optimism has 1.29X more developers than Arbitrum
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Repos
Optimism has 27.34% fewer repos than Arbitrum
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Commits
Optimism has 9.17% fewer commits than Arbitrum
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Stars
Optimism has 1.22X more stars than Arbitrum
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Watchers
Optimism has 35.77% fewer watchers than Arbitrum
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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.