Real-time TPS
Chainspect
Optimism TPS is 37X more than Waterfall TPS
11.2 tx/s
0.3 tx/s
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Chainspect
Optimism max TPS is 99.26% less than Waterfall max TPS
93.59 tx/s
12,693 tx/s
Max Theoretical TPS
Chainspect
Optimism max theoretical TPS is 94.64% less than Waterfall max theoretical TPS
714.3 tx/s
13,333 tx/s
New
Total Transactions
Chainspect
Optimism total txns is 37X more than Waterfall total txns
40,333 txns
1,081 txns
Block Time
Chainspect
Optimism block time is 41.33% less than Waterfall block time
2s
3.41s
Finality
Chainspect
Optimism finality is 40X more than Waterfall finality
16m
24s
Type
Chainspect
Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain, while Waterfall is a layer 1 blockchain
Layer 2 blockchain
Layer 1 blockchain
Governance
Chainspect
Optimism on-chain governance is better than Waterfall council governance
On-chain
Council
Launch Date
Chainspect
Optimism was launched 3 years before Waterfall
Dec 16, 2021
Jul 17, 2024
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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 Waterfall
Waterfall is a highly scalable and decentralized BlockDAG EVM-compatible Layer 1 protocol. Low transaction fees and EVM compatibility make Waterfall the platform of choice for Dapps.