Optimism vs Bitcoin

Optimism vs Bitcoin Scalability

Real-time TPS

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Optimism TPS is 1.82X higher than Bitcoin TPS

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14.52 tx/s
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7.97 tx/s

Max TPS (100 blocks)

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Optimism max TPS is 15X higher than Bitcoin max TPS

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200.2 tx/s
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13.2 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

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Optimism max theoretical TPS is 102X higher than Bitcoin max theoretical TPS

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714.3 tx/s
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7 tx/s

Transaction Volume

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Optimism transaction volume is 1.82X higher than Bitcoin transaction volume

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52,265 txns
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28,705 txns

Block Time

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Optimism block time is 99.54% shorter than Bitcoin block time

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2s
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7m 17s

Finality

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Optimism finality is 72% shorter than Bitcoin finality

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16m 48s
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1h

Type

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Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain, while Bitcoin 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 13 years after Bitcoin

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Dec 16, 2021
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Jan 3, 2009

Optimism vs Bitcoin Decentralization New

Nakamoto Coefficient

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Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient is 75% lower than Bitcoin Nakamoto Coefficient

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1
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4

Validators/Miners

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Optimism has 98.87% fewer validators than Bitcoin has miners

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1
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89

Stake/Hashrate

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Optimism has no data, while Bitcoin hashrate is 693 EH/s

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693 EH/s

Consensus Mechanism

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Optimism is Rollup (Optimistic), while Bitcoin is PoW

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Rollup (Optimistic)
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Proof of Work (PoW)

Governance

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Optimism on-chain governance is better than Bitcoin off-chain governance

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On-chain
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Off-chain

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.

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