Compare Optimism vs Solana
Optimism vs Solana Scalability
Real-time TPS (1H)
Optimism TPS is 98.76% lower than Solana TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Optimism max TPS is 95.74% lower than Solana max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Optimism max theoretical TPS is 98.9% lower than Solana max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
Optimism transaction volume is 98.76% lower than Solana transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
Optimism block time is 5.03X longer than Solana block time
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Finality
Optimism finality is 79X longer than Solana finality
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Type
Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain, while Solana is a layer 1 blockchain
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Total Transactions
Optimism has 99.18% fewer total transactions than Solana
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Launch Date
Optimism was launched 2 years after Solana
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Optimism vs Solana Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient is 95% lower than Solana Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators
Optimism has 99.89% fewer validators than Solana
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Stake
Optimism has no data, while Solana stake is $75.98B
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Consensus Mechanism
Optimism is Rollup (Optimistic), while Solana is PoS
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Governance
Optimism on-chain governance is better than Solana off-chain governance
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Optimism vs Solana Developer Activity New
Developers
Optimism has 71.95% fewer developers than Solana
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Repos
Optimism has 16.96% fewer repos than Solana
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Commits
Optimism has 2X more commits than Solana
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Stars
Optimism has 66.82% fewer stars than Solana
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Watchers
Optimism has 43% fewer watchers than Solana
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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.