Compare Optimism vs Solana

Optimism vs Solana Scalability

Real-time TPS (1H)

Optimism TPS is 97.36% lower than Solana TPS

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21.37 tx/s
Solana logo
809.7 tx/s

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Max TPS (100 blocks)

Optimism max TPS is 95.74% lower than Solana max TPS

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200.2 tx/s
Solana logo
4,709 tx/s

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Max Theoretical TPS

Optimism max theoretical TPS is 98.9% lower than Solana max theoretical TPS

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714.3 tx/s
Solana logo
65,000 tx/s

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Transaction Volume (1H)

Optimism transaction volume is 97.36% lower than Solana transaction volume

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76.9K txns
Solana logo
2.91M txns

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Block Time (1H)

Optimism block time is 5.06X longer than Solana block time

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2s
Solana logo
0.4s

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Finality

Optimism finality is 79X longer than Solana finality

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16m 48s
Solana logo
12.8s

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Type

Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain, while Solana is a layer 1 blockchain

Optimism logo
Layer 2 blockchain
Solana logo
Layer 1 blockchain

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Total Transactions

Optimism has 99.2% fewer total transactions than Solana

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737M txns
Solana logo
92.5B txns

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Launch Date

Optimism was launched 2 years after Solana

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Dec 16, 2021
Solana logo
Mar 16, 2020

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Optimism vs Solana Decentralization

Nakamoto Coefficient

Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient is 95% lower than Solana Nakamoto Coefficient

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1
Solana logo
20

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Validators

Optimism has 99.89% fewer validators than Solana

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1
Solana logo
962

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Stake

Optimism has no data, while Solana stake is $97.01B

Optimism logo
—
Solana logo
$97.01B

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Consensus Mechanism

Optimism is Rollup (Optimistic), while Solana is PoS

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Rollup (Optimistic)
Solana logo
Proof of Stake (PoS)

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Governance

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

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On-chain
Solana logo
Off-chain

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Optimism vs Solana Developer Activity New

Developers

Optimism has 71.96% fewer developers than Solana

Optimism logo
3,002
Solana logo
10,709

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Repos

Optimism has 13.76% fewer repos than Solana

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94
Solana logo
109

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Commits

Optimism has 2X more commits than Solana

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170,637
Solana logo
85,337

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Stars

Optimism has 66.55% fewer stars than Solana

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12,757
Solana logo
38,144

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Watchers

Optimism has 42.06% fewer watchers than Solana

Optimism logo
1,059
Solana logo
1,828

Data from Chainspect

Optimism vs Solana 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 Solana

Solana stands out as a high-performance blockchain, celebrated for its scalability, speed, and minimal transaction expenses. Featuring a distinctive consensus mechanism dubbed Proof of History (PoH), Solana achieves remarkable scalability and efficiency. Tailored to accommodate dApps, it excels in processing a vast number of transactions swiftly, thereby slashing processing durations and fees. These attributes make it a compelling platform for developers within the cryptocurrency realm.

Blockchains Socials

Optimism Socials

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