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Optimism vs Waterfall Scalability
Real-time TPS
Optimism TPS is 309X higher than Waterfall TPS
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Optimism max TPS is 98.42% lower than Waterfall max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Optimism max theoretical TPS is 94.64% lower than Waterfall max theoretical TPS
Transaction Volume
Optimism transaction volume is 309X higher than Waterfall transaction volume
Block Time
Optimism block time is 85.9% shorter than Waterfall block time
Finality
Optimism finality is 42X longer than Waterfall finality
Type
Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain, while Waterfall is a layer 1 blockchain
Launch Date
Optimism was launched 3 years before Waterfall
Optimism vs Waterfall Decentralization New
Nakamoto Coefficient
Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient is 1, while Waterfall has no data
Validators
Optimism has 99.99% fewer validators than Waterfall
Stake
Optimism has no data, while Waterfall stake is $279K
Consensus Mechanism
Optimism is Rollup (Optimistic), while Waterfall is PoS
Governance
Optimism on-chain governance is better than Waterfall council governance
Optimism vs Waterfall 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 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.