Compare Optimism vs Bitcoin
Optimism vs Bitcoin Scalability
Real-time TPS (1H)
Optimism TPS is 3.3X higher than Bitcoin TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Optimism max TPS is 15X higher than Bitcoin max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Optimism max theoretical TPS is 102X higher than Bitcoin max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
Optimism transaction volume is 3.3X higher than Bitcoin transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
Optimism block time is 99.39% shorter than Bitcoin block time
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Finality
Optimism finality is 72% shorter than Bitcoin finality
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Type
Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain, while Bitcoin is a layer 1 blockchain
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Total Transactions
Optimism has 38.49% fewer total transactions than Bitcoin
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Launch Date
Optimism was launched 13 years after Bitcoin
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Optimism vs Bitcoin Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient is 66.66% lower than Bitcoin Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators/Miners
Optimism has 99.02% fewer validators than Bitcoin has miners
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Stake/Hashrate
Optimism has no data, while Bitcoin hashrate is 1.08K EH/s
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Consensus Mechanism
Optimism is Rollup (Optimistic), while Bitcoin is PoW
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Governance
Optimism on-chain governance is better than Bitcoin off-chain governance
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Optimism vs Bitcoin Developer Activity New
Developers
Optimism has 1.59X more developers than Bitcoin
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Repos
Optimism has 4.23X more repos than Bitcoin
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Commits
Optimism has 1.49X more commits than Bitcoin
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Stars
Optimism has 87.66% fewer stars than Bitcoin
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Watchers
Optimism has 81.3% fewer watchers than Bitcoin
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Optimism vs Bitcoin 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 Bitcoin
Bitcoin stands as a leading cryptocurrency and payment network, utilizing peer-to-peer technology to operate without central authorities. It embraces global participation as an open-source platform. A notable advancement in Bitcoin is the introduction of ordinals and inscriptions. Launched in January 2023, the Bitcoin ordinals protocol enables the embedding of digital content like art, text, or video directly onto the Bitcoin blockchain. This innovation allows for the creation of exclusive digital collectibles, giving each satoshi a unique identity and purpose, broadening Bitcoin's utility beyond its role as a store of value.