Optimism vs Waterfall
Optimism vs Waterfall Scalability
Real-time TPS
Optimism TPS is 30X 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 30X higher than Waterfall transaction volume
Block Time
Optimism block time is 33.88% 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
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 $383.6K
Consensus Mechanism
Optimism is Rollup (Optimistic), while Waterfall is PoS
Governance
Optimism on-chain governance is better than Waterfall council governance
Optimism vs Waterfall Developer Activity New
Developers
Optimism has 228X more developers than Waterfall
Repos
Optimism has 12X more repos than Waterfall
Commits
Optimism has 702X more commits than Waterfall
Stars
Optimism has 4,211X more stars than Waterfall
Watchers
Optimism has 560X more watchers than Waterfall
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.