Real-Time TPS
Optimism TPS is 53.44% less than Ethereum TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Optimism max TPS is 47.28% less than Ethereum max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Optimism max theoretical TPS is 6X more than Ethereum max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Optimism block time is 83.44% less than Ethereum block time
Time to Finality (TTF)
Optimism TTF is the same as Ethereum TTF
Type
Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain, while Ethereum is a layer 1 blockchain
Governance Model
Optimism on-chain governance is better than Ethereum off-chain governance
Other Comparisons
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About Blockchains
What is 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.
What is Ethereum?
Ethereum emerges as a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform empowering developers to craft and deploy smart contracts alongside dApps. Pioneering the smart contract concept, Ethereum enables self-executing agreements with terms directly encoded into its blockchain, eliminating the need for intermediaries. Additionally, Ethereum serves as a hub for the creation and exchange of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) and various digital assets. Its intrinsic cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), facilitates network transactions and incentivizes miners to uphold network security. Ethereum's evolution to Ethereum 2.0 introduces a proof-of-stake (PoS) mechanism, aiming to enhance scalability and energy efficiency.