Compare Optimism vs Cardano

Optimism vs Cardano Scalability

Real-time TPS (1H)

Optimism TPS is 83X higher than Cardano TPS

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20.22 tx/s
Cardano logo
0.24 tx/s

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Max TPS (100 blocks)

Optimism max TPS is 17X higher than Cardano max TPS

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200.2 tx/s
Cardano logo
11.62 tx/s

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Max Theoretical TPS

Optimism max theoretical TPS is 40X higher than Cardano max theoretical TPS

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714.3 tx/s
Cardano logo
18.02 tx/s

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Transaction Volume (1H)

Optimism transaction volume is 83X higher than Cardano transaction volume

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72.8K txns
Cardano logo
873 txns

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Block Time (1H)

Optimism block time is 90.7% shorter than Cardano block time

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2s
Cardano logo
21.52s

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Finality

Optimism finality is 8.4X longer than Cardano finality

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16m 48s
Cardano logo
2m

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Type

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

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Layer 2 blockchain
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Layer 1 blockchain

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Total Transactions

Optimism has 6.47X more total transactions than Cardano

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740M txns
Cardano logo
114M txns

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Launch Date

Optimism was launched 4 years after Cardano

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Dec 16, 2021
Cardano logo
Sep 27, 2017

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Optimism vs Cardano Decentralization

Nakamoto Coefficient

Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient is 96% lower than Cardano Nakamoto Coefficient

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1
Cardano logo
25

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Validators

Optimism has 99.95% fewer validators than Cardano

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1
Cardano logo
2,159

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Stake

Optimism has no data, while Cardano stake is $18.77B

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—
Cardano logo
$18.77B

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Consensus Mechanism

Optimism is Rollup (Optimistic), while Cardano is PoS

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Rollup (Optimistic)
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Proof of Stake (PoS)

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Governance

Optimism and Cardano governance are both on-chain

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On-chain
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On-chain

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Optimism vs Cardano Developer Activity New

Developers

Optimism has 14.19% fewer developers than Cardano

Optimism logo
3,004
Cardano logo
3,501

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Repos

Optimism has 47.19% fewer repos than Cardano

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94
Cardano logo
178

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Commits

Optimism has 23.93% fewer commits than Cardano

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170,686
Cardano logo
224,388

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Stars

Optimism has 1.11X more stars than Cardano

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12,759
Cardano logo
11,525

Data from Chainspect

Watchers

Optimism has 49.34% fewer watchers than Cardano

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1,051
Cardano logo
2,075

Data from Chainspect

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.

Blockchains Socials

Optimism Socials

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