Optimism vs Cardano

Optimism vs Cardano Scalability

Real-time TPS

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Optimism TPS is 36X more than Cardano TPS

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22.26 tx/s
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0.62 tx/s

Max TPS (100 blocks)

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Optimism max TPS is 16X more than Cardano max TPS

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181.7 tx/s
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11.62 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

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

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714.3 tx/s
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18.02 tx/s

Transaction Volume

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Optimism transaction volume is 36X more than Cardano transaction volume

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80,118 txns
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2,235 txns

Block Time

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Optimism block time is 89.64% less than Cardano block time

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2s
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19.32s

Finality

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Optimism finality is 8.4X more than Cardano finality

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16m 48s
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2m

Type

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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

Launch Date

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Optimism was launched 4 years after Cardano

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Dec 16, 2021
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Sep 27, 2017

Optimism vs Cardano Decentralization New

Nakamoto Coefficient

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Optimism nakamoto coefficient is 1, while Cardano has no data

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1
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Validators

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Optimism has 1 validators, while Cardano has no data

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1
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Stake

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Optimism and Cardano have no data

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Consensus Mechanism

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Optimism is Stellar Consensus Protocol, while Cardano is PoS

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Stellar Consensus Protocol
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Proof of Stake (PoS)

Governance

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Optimism and Cardano governance are both on-chain

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On-chain
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On-chain

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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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