Real-time TPS
Optimism TPS is 3.66X more than Avalanche TPS
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Optimism max TPS is 25.22% less than Avalanche max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Optimism max theoretical TPS is 40% less than Avalanche max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Optimism block time is 1.03X more 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
Optimism and Avalanche governance are both coming soon
Launch Date
Optimism was launched 1 year after Avalanche
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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.