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XRP Ledger Compare Optimism vs Polygon
Open in ChatGPTOptimism vs Polygon Scalability
Real-time TPS (1H)
Optimism TPS is 80.63% lower than Polygon TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Optimism max TPS is 44.98% lower than Polygon max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Optimism max theoretical TPS is 78.56% lower than Polygon max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
Optimism transaction volume is 80.63% lower than Polygon transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
Optimism block time is 1.33X longer than Polygon block time
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Finality
Optimism finality is 202X longer than Polygon finality
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Type
Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain, while Polygon is a sidechain
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Total Transactions (All time)
Optimism has 83.89% fewer total transactions than Polygon
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Launch Date
Optimism was launched 2 years after Polygon
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Optimism vs Polygon Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient is 75% lower than Polygon Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators
Optimism has 99.02% fewer validators than Polygon
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Stake
Optimism has no data, while Polygon stake is $267.1M
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Consensus Mechanism
Optimism is Rollup (Optimistic), while Polygon is PoS
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Governance
Optimism on-chain governance is better than Polygon off-chain governance
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Optimism vs Polygon Developer Activity
Developers
Optimism has 1.9X more developers than Polygon
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Commits
Optimism has 2.75X more commits than Polygon
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Repos
Optimism has 42.85% fewer repos than Polygon
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Stars
Optimism has 1.39X more stars than Polygon
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Watchers
Optimism has 30.22% fewer watchers than Polygon
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Optimism vs Polygon Financials New
Chain Revenue
Optimism chain revenue is 98.81% lower than Polygon chain revenue
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Average Transaction Fee
Optimism average transaction fee is 94.76% lower than Polygon average transaction fee
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Market Cap
Optimism market cap is 72.95% lower than Polygon market cap
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FDV
Optimism FDV is 46.04% lower than Polygon FDV
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Market Cap / FDV
Optimism Market Cap to FDV ratio is 49.88% lower than Polygon Market Cap to FDV ratio
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Price
Optimism price is 1.34X higher than Polygon price
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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.