Compare Optimism vs Sonic
Optimism vs Sonic Scalability
Real-time TPS (1H)
Optimism TPS is 10X higher than Sonic TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Optimism max TPS is 82.42% lower than Sonic max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Optimism max theoretical TPS is 99.81% lower than Sonic max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
Optimism transaction volume is 10X higher than Sonic transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
Optimism block time is 2.52X longer than Sonic block time
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Finality
Optimism finality is 100% longer than Sonic finality
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Type
Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain, while Sonic is a layer 1 blockchain
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Total Transactions
Optimism has 5.28X more total transactions than Sonic
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Launch Date
Optimism was launched 3 years before Sonic
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Optimism vs Sonic Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient is 75% lower than Sonic Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators
Optimism has 97.5% fewer validators than Sonic
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Stake
Optimism has no data, while Sonic stake is $222.9M
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Consensus Mechanism
Optimism is Rollup (Optimistic), while Sonic is PoS
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Governance
Optimism and Sonic governance are both on-chain
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Optimism vs Sonic Developer Activity New
Developers
Optimism has 29X more developers than Sonic
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Repos
Optimism has 7.75X more repos than Sonic
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Commits
Optimism has 12X more commits than Sonic
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Stars
Optimism has 170X more stars than Sonic
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Watchers
Optimism has 12X more watchers than Sonic
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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.