Optimism vs Polygon

Optimism vs Polygon Scalability

Real-time TPS (1H)

Optimism TPS is 65.56% lower than Polygon TPS

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13.34 tx/s
Polygon logo
38.75 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Max TPS (100 blocks)

Optimism max TPS is 53.34% lower than Polygon max TPS

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200.2 tx/s
Polygon logo
429.1 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Max Theoretical TPS

Optimism max theoretical TPS is 0% lower than Polygon max theoretical TPS

Optimism logo
714.3 tx/s
Polygon logo
714.3 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Transaction Volume (1H)

Optimism transaction volume is 65.56% lower than Polygon transaction volume

Optimism logo
48K txns
Polygon logo
140K txns

Data from Chainspect

Block Time (1H)

Optimism block time is 5.88% shorter than Polygon block time

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2s
Polygon logo
2.13s

Data from Chainspect

Finality

Optimism finality is 202X longer than Polygon finality

Optimism logo
16m 48s
Polygon logo
5s

Data from Chainspect

Type

Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain, while Polygon is a sidechain

Optimism logo
Layer 2 blockchain
Polygon logo
Sidechain

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Total Transactions

Optimism has 87.1% fewer total transactions than Polygon

Optimism logo
736M txns
Polygon logo
5.71B txns

Data from Chainspect

Launch Date

Optimism was launched 2 years after Polygon

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Dec 16, 2021
Polygon logo
May 30, 2020

Data from Chainspect

Optimism vs Polygon Decentralization

Nakamoto Coefficient

Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient is 80% lower than Polygon Nakamoto Coefficient

Optimism logo
1
Polygon logo
5

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Validators

Optimism has 99.03% fewer validators than Polygon

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1
Polygon logo
104

Data from Chainspect

Stake

Optimism has no data, while Polygon stake is $826.9M

Optimism logo
—
Polygon logo
$826.9M

Data from Chainspect

Consensus Mechanism

Optimism is Rollup (Optimistic), while Polygon is PoS

Optimism logo
Rollup (Optimistic)
Polygon logo
Proof of Stake (PoS)

Data from Chainspect

Governance

Optimism on-chain governance is better than Polygon off-chain governance

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On-chain
Polygon logo
Off-chain

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Optimism vs Polygon Developer Activity New

Developers

Optimism has 1.81X more developers than Polygon

Optimism logo
3,001
Polygon logo
1,657

Data from Chainspect

Repos

Optimism has 36.48% fewer repos than Polygon

Optimism logo
94
Polygon logo
148

Data from Chainspect

Commits

Optimism has 2.75X more commits than Polygon

Optimism logo
170,620
Polygon logo
62,011

Data from Chainspect

Stars

Optimism has 1.39X more stars than Polygon

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12,754
Polygon logo
9,203

Data from Chainspect

Watchers

Optimism has 39.1% fewer watchers than Polygon

Optimism logo
1,059
Polygon logo
1,739

Data from Chainspect

Optimism vs Polygon 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 Polygon

Polygon, formerly Matic Network, is a blockchain platform designed to establish a multi-chain system compatible with Ethereum. It employs a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism similar to Ethereum for on-chain transactions, with its native token being POL. Functioning as a "layer two" or "sidechain" scaling solution alongside Ethereum, Polygon facilitates quicker transactions and lower fees. Its inception aimed to tackle Ethereum's major challenges, including high fees, subpar user experience, and limited transaction throughput, aspiring to create an "Ethereum's internet of blockchains" or a multi-chain ecosystem of Ethereum-compatible blockchains.

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