Solana vs Optimism

Solana vs Optimism Scalability

Real-time TPS (1H)

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Solana TPS is 42X higher than Optimism TPS

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830.8 tx/s
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19.62 tx/s

Max TPS (100 blocks)

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Solana max TPS is 24X higher than Optimism max TPS

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4,709 tx/s
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200.2 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

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Solana max theoretical TPS is 91X higher than Optimism max theoretical TPS

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65,000 tx/s
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714.3 tx/s

Transaction Volume (1H)

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Solana transaction volume is 42X higher than Optimism transaction volume

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2.99M txns
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70.6K txns

Block Time (1H)

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Solana block time is 80.21% shorter than Optimism block time

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0.4s
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2s

Finality

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Solana finality is 98.73% shorter than Optimism finality

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12.8s
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16m 48s

Type

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Solana is a layer 1 blockchain, while Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain

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Layer 1 blockchain
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Layer 2 blockchain
New

Total Transactions

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Solana has 91.1B total transactions, while Optimism has no data

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91.1B txns
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Launch Date

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Solana was launched 2 years before Optimism

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Mar 16, 2020
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Dec 16, 2021

Solana vs Optimism Decentralization

Nakamoto Coefficient

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Solana Nakamoto Coefficient is 20X higher than Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient

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20
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1

Validators

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Solana has 957X more validators than Optimism

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957
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1

Stake

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Solana stake is $98.16B, while Optimism has no data

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$98.16B
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Consensus Mechanism

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Solana is PoS, while Optimism is Rollup (Optimistic)

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Proof of Stake (PoS)
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Rollup (Optimistic)

Governance

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Solana off-chain governance is worse than Optimism on-chain governance

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Off-chain
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On-chain

Solana vs Optimism Developer Activity New

Developers

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Solana has 3.6X more developers than Optimism

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10,699
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2,969

Repos

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Solana has 1.15X more repos than Optimism

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107
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93

Commits

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Solana has 49.98% fewer commits than Optimism

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85,097
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170,148

Stars

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Solana has 2.98X more stars than Optimism

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37,795
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12,662

Watchers

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Solana has 1.7X more watchers than Optimism

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1,911
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1,121

Solana vs Optimism 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 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.

Blockchains Socials

Solana Socials

Optimism Socials