Optimism vs Avalanche

Optimism vs Avalanche Scalability

Real-time TPS

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Optimism TPS is 2.65X higher than Avalanche TPS

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10.96 tx/s
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4.14 tx/s

Max TPS (100 blocks)

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Optimism max TPS is 1.63X higher than Avalanche max TPS

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200.2 tx/s
Avalanche logo
122.7 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

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Optimism max theoretical TPS is 40% lower than Avalanche max theoretical TPS

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714.3 tx/s
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1,191 tx/s

Transaction Volume

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Optimism transaction volume is 2.65X higher than Avalanche transaction volume

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39,451 txns
Avalanche logo
14,891 txns

Block Time

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Optimism block time is 1.2X longer than Avalanche block time

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2s
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1.67s

Finality

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Optimism finality is 504X longer than Avalanche finality

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16m 48s
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2s

Type

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Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain, while Avalanche 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 1 year after Avalanche

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Dec 16, 2021
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Sep 21, 2020

Optimism vs Avalanche Decentralization New

Nakamoto Coefficient

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Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient is 96.66% lower than Avalanche Nakamoto Coefficient

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1
Avalanche logo
30

Validators

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Optimism has 99.92% fewer validators than Avalanche

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1
Avalanche logo
1,335

Stake

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Optimism has no data, while Avalanche stake is 223.6M AVAX

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Avalanche logo
223.6M AVAX

Consensus Mechanism

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Optimism is Rollup (Optimistic), while Avalanche is PoS

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Rollup (Optimistic)
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Proof of Stake (PoS)

Governance

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Optimism and Avalanche governance are both on-chain

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On-chain
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On-chain

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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 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.

Blockchains Socials

Optimism Socials

Avalanche Socials