Sonic vs Arbitrum Scalability
Real-time TPS
Sonic TPS is 87.54% lower than Arbitrum TPS
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Sonic max TPS is 16.14% lower than Arbitrum max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Sonic max theoretical TPS is 9.92X higher than Arbitrum max theoretical TPS
Transaction Volume
Sonic transaction volume is 87.54% lower than Arbitrum transaction volume
Block Time
Sonic block time is 2.8X longer than Arbitrum block time
Finality
Sonic finality is 100% shorter than Arbitrum finality
Type
Sonic is a layer 1 blockchain, while Arbitrum is a layer 2 blockchain
Launch Date
Sonic was launched 3 years after Arbitrum
Sonic vs Arbitrum Decentralization New
Nakamoto Coefficient
Sonic Nakamoto Coefficient is 4X higher than Arbitrum Nakamoto Coefficient
Validators
Sonic has 41X more validators than Arbitrum
Stake
Sonic stake is $392.3M, while Arbitrum has no data
Consensus Mechanism
Sonic is PoS, while Arbitrum is Rollup (Optimistic)
Governance
Sonic and Arbitrum governance are both on-chain
Sonic vs Arbitrum Real-Time TPS Chart
Loading Data
Other Comparisons
Sonic Comparisons
About Blockchains
About Sonic
Sonic is the highest-performing EVM layer-1 blockchain, combining speed, incentives, and world-class infrastructure, powering the next generation of DeFi applications. The chain provides 400,000 TPS and sub-second finality.
By combining a novel consensus mechanism with full EVM compatibility, Sonic delivers unparalleled speed, security, and scalability. The S token is Sonic's native token, used for paying transaction fees, staking, running validators, and participating in governance.
About Arbitrum
Arbitrum serves as a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, leveraging rollups to significantly boost scalability and reduce transaction costs while maintaining robust security. It enables developers to execute EVM-compatible smart contracts with a substantially higher transaction throughput and lower fees compared to Ethereum's main chain, making it a compelling platform for decentralized application development.