Optimism vs Sonic

Optimism vs Sonic Scalability

Real-time TPS (1H)

Optimism TPS is 3.55X higher than Sonic TPS

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16.07 tx/s
Sonic logo
4.53 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Max TPS (100 blocks)

Optimism max TPS is 82.42% lower than Sonic max TPS

Optimism logo
200.2 tx/s
Sonic logo
1,139 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Max Theoretical TPS

Optimism max theoretical TPS is 99.81% lower than Sonic max theoretical TPS

Optimism logo
714.3 tx/s
Sonic logo
396,825 tx/s

Data from Chainspect

Transaction Volume (1H)

Optimism transaction volume is 3.55X higher than Sonic transaction volume

Optimism logo
57.9K txns
Sonic logo
16.3K txns

Data from Chainspect

Block Time (1H)

Optimism block time is 3.26X longer than Sonic block time

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2s
Sonic logo
0.61s

Data from Chainspect

Finality

Optimism finality is 100% longer than Sonic finality

Optimism logo
16m 48s
Sonic logo
0s

Data from Chainspect

Type

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

Optimism logo
Layer 2 blockchain
Sonic logo
Layer 1 blockchain

Data from Chainspect

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Total Transactions

Optimism has 5.31X more total transactions than Sonic

Optimism logo
732M txns
Sonic logo
138M txns

Data from Chainspect

Launch Date

Optimism was launched 3 years before Sonic

Optimism logo
Dec 16, 2021
Sonic logo
Dec 1, 2024

Data from Chainspect

Optimism vs Sonic Decentralization

Nakamoto Coefficient

Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient is 75% lower than Sonic Nakamoto Coefficient

Optimism logo
1
Sonic logo
4

Data from Chainspect

Validators

Optimism has 97.56% fewer validators than Sonic

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1
Sonic logo
41

Data from Chainspect

Stake

Optimism has no data, while Sonic stake is $396.5M

Optimism logo
—
Sonic logo
$396.5M

Data from Chainspect

Consensus Mechanism

Optimism is Rollup (Optimistic), while Sonic is PoS

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

Data from Chainspect

Governance

Optimism and Sonic governance are both on-chain

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On-chain
Sonic logo
On-chain

Data from Chainspect

Optimism vs Sonic Developer Activity New

Developers

Optimism has 29X more developers than Sonic

Optimism logo
3,000
Sonic logo
102

Data from Chainspect

Repos

Optimism has 7.83X more repos than Sonic

Optimism logo
94
Sonic logo
12

Data from Chainspect

Commits

Optimism has 12X more commits than Sonic

Optimism logo
170,599
Sonic logo
13,788

Data from Chainspect

Stars

Optimism has 177X more stars than Sonic

Optimism logo
12,741
Sonic logo
72

Data from Chainspect

Watchers

Optimism has 13X more watchers than Sonic

Optimism logo
1,119
Sonic logo
84

Data from Chainspect

Optimism vs Sonic 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 Sonic

Sonic is the highest-performing EVM layer-1 blockchain, combining speed, incentives, and world-class infrastructure, powering the next generation of DeFi applications. The chain provides 400,000 TPS and sub-second finality.

By combining a novel consensus mechanism with full EVM compatibility, Sonic delivers unparalleled speed, security, and scalability. The S token is Sonic's native token, used for paying transaction fees, staking, running validators, and participating in governance.

Blockchains Socials

Optimism Socials

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