Compare Solana vs Base
Solana vs Base Scalability
Real-time TPS (1H)
Solana TPS is 8.9X higher than Base TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Solana max TPS is 4.17X higher than Base max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Solana max theoretical TPS is 18X higher than Base max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
Solana transaction volume is 8.9X higher than Base transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
Solana block time is 80.05% shorter than Base block time
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Finality
Solana finality is 98.38% shorter than Base finality
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Type
Solana is a layer 1 blockchain, while Base is a layer 2 blockchain
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Total Transactions
Solana has 23X more total transactions than Base
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Launch Date
Solana was launched 3 years before Base
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Solana vs Base Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Solana Nakamoto Coefficient is 20X higher than Base Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators
Solana has 940X more validators than Base
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Stake
Solana stake is $80.24B, while Base has no data
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Consensus Mechanism
Solana is PoS, while Base is Rollup (Optimistic)
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Governance
Solana and Base governance are both off-chain
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Solana vs Base Developer Activity New
Developers
Solana has 17X more developers than Base
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Repos
Solana has 2X more repos than Base
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Commits
Solana has 9.36X more commits than Base
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Stars
Solana has 49.8% fewer stars than Base
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Watchers
Solana has 2.32X more watchers than Base
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Solana vs Base Real-Time TPS Chart
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About Blockchains
About Solana
Solana stands out as a high-performance blockchain, celebrated for its scalability, speed, and minimal transaction expenses. Featuring a distinctive consensus mechanism dubbed Proof of History (PoH), Solana achieves remarkable scalability and efficiency. Tailored to accommodate dApps, it excels in processing a vast number of transactions swiftly, thereby slashing processing durations and fees. These attributes make it a compelling platform for developers within the cryptocurrency realm.
About Base
Base, an Ethereum-based blockchain developed by Coinbase, operates as a Layer 2 (L2) network, leveraging Optimism to provide a secure, cost-effective, and user-friendly environment for decentralized application (dApp) development. With a mission to onboard the next billion users to web3, Base ensures near-zero fees, quick transactions, and robust security supported by Ethereum's infrastructure. At its launch, Base had over 100 dApps and service providers, aiming to solve the blockchain trilemma by prioritizing interoperability and composability among participating rollups. This approach enhances scalability while preserving security and decentralization.