Compare Optimism vs Polkadot Ecosystem
Optimism vs Polkadot Ecosystem Scalability
Real-time TPS (1H)
Optimism TPS is 2.4X higher than Polkadot Ecosystem TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Optimism max TPS is 56.72% lower than Polkadot Ecosystem max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Optimism max theoretical TPS is 99.28% lower than Polkadot Ecosystem max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
Optimism transaction volume is 2.4X higher than Polkadot Ecosystem transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
Optimism block time is 66.99% shorter than Polkadot Ecosystem block time
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Finality
Optimism finality is 34X longer than Polkadot Ecosystem finality
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Type
Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain, while Polkadot Ecosystem is a blockchain ecosystem
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Total Transactions
Optimism has 1.17X more total transactions than Polkadot Ecosystem
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Launch Date
Optimism was launched 2 years after Polkadot Ecosystem
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Optimism vs Polkadot Ecosystem Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient is 99.45% lower than Polkadot Ecosystem Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators
Optimism has 99.83% fewer validators than Polkadot Ecosystem
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Stake
Optimism has no data, while Polkadot Ecosystem stake is $2.377B
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Consensus Mechanism
Optimism is Rollup (Optimistic), while Polkadot Ecosystem is Nominated Proof of Stake
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Governance
Optimism and Polkadot Ecosystem governance are both on-chain
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Optimism vs Polkadot Ecosystem Developer Activity New
Developers
Optimism has 66.16% fewer developers than Polkadot Ecosystem
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Repos
Optimism has 79.82% fewer repos than Polkadot Ecosystem
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Commits
Optimism has 74.71% fewer commits than Polkadot Ecosystem
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Stars
Optimism has 62.45% fewer stars than Polkadot Ecosystem
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Watchers
Optimism has 79.27% fewer watchers than Polkadot Ecosystem
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Optimism vs Polkadot Ecosystem 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 Polkadot Ecosystem
Polkadot stands out among other blockchain projects for its focus on enhancing the foundational infrastructure of dApps. It aims to enable interoperability between blockchain ecosystems, facilitating seamless communication without intermediaries. Functioning as a "network of networks," Polkadot utilizes parachains — specialized blockchains with unique functionalities and tokens — to enable interaction between diverse blockchain architectures. Powered by the nominated proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus algorithm and drawing inspiration from the Ouroboros protocol, Polkadot offers a robust framework for building interconnected and scalable decentralized systems.