Optimism vs Avalanche

Real-time TPS

Optimism TPS is 4.33X more than Avalanche TPS

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13.87 tx/s
Avalanche logo
3.2 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

Optimism max TPS is 27.31% less than Avalanche max TPS

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67.41 tx/s
Avalanche logo
92.74 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

Optimism max theoretical TPS is 2X more than Avalanche max theoretical TPS

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714 tx/s
Avalanche logo
357 tx/s

Block Time

Optimism block time is 1.12X more than Avalanche block time

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2s
Avalanche logo
1.79s

Finality

Optimism finality is 100% more than Avalanche finality

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16m
Avalanche logo
0s

Type

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

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Layer 2 blockchain
Avalanche logo
Layer 1 blockchain

Governance

Optimism and Avalanche governance are both coming soon

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On-chain
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On-chain

Launch Date

Optimism was launched 1 year after Avalanche

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Dec 16, 2021
Avalanche logo
Sep 21, 2020

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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

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