Compare Optimism vs Cardano
Optimism vs Cardano Scalability
Real-time TPS (1H)
Optimism TPS is 73X higher than Cardano TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Optimism max TPS is 17X higher than Cardano max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Optimism max theoretical TPS is 40X higher than Cardano max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
Optimism transaction volume is 73X higher than Cardano transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
Optimism block time is 90.7% shorter than Cardano block time
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Finality
Optimism finality is 8.4X longer than Cardano finality
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Type
Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain, while Cardano is a layer 1 blockchain
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Total Transactions
Optimism has 6.73X more total transactions than Cardano
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Launch Date
Optimism was launched 4 years after Cardano
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Optimism vs Cardano Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient is 95.45% lower than Cardano Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators
Optimism has 99.95% fewer validators than Cardano
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Stake
Optimism has no data, while Cardano stake is $13.74B
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Consensus Mechanism
Optimism is Rollup (Optimistic), while Cardano is PoS
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Governance
Optimism and Cardano governance are both on-chain
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Optimism vs Cardano Developer Activity New
Developers
Optimism has 14.42% fewer developers than Cardano
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Repos
Optimism has 48.33% fewer repos than Cardano
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Commits
Optimism has 24.23% fewer commits than Cardano
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Stars
Optimism has 1.1X more stars than Cardano
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Watchers
Optimism has 49.9% fewer watchers than Cardano
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Optimism vs Cardano 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 Cardano
Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain platform: the first to be founded on peer-reviewed research and developed through evidence-based methods. It combines pioneering technologies to provide unparalleled security and sustainability to decentralized applications, systems, and societies.