Real-Time TPS
Optimism TPS is 2.39X more than Avalanche TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Optimism max TPS is 27.31% less than Avalanche max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Optimism max theoretical TPS is 2X more than Avalanche max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Optimism block time is 3.44% less than Avalanche block time
Finality
Optimism finality is 100% more than Avalanche finality
Type
Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain, while Avalanche is a layer 1 blockchain
Governance Model
The governance types of Optimism and Avalanche are both on-chain
Launch Date
Optimism was launched 1 year after Avalanche
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About Blockchains
What is 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.
What is Avalanche?
Avalanche emerges as a rapid, scalable blockchain platform facilitating the seamless creation and deployment of dApps. Distinguished by its unique consensus mechanism, it's particularly good for DeFi applications, allowing high throughput and nearly instant finality. Its architecture allows for a network of interconnected blockchains, each safeguarded by dynamic subsets of validators, ensuring scalability while maintaining speed, reliability, and security.