Compare Algorand vs Arbitrum
Algorand vs Arbitrum Scalability
Real-time TPS (1H)
Algorand TPS is 81.53% lower than Arbitrum TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Algorand max TPS is 4.21X higher than Arbitrum max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Algorand max theoretical TPS is 76.54% lower than Arbitrum max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
Algorand transaction volume is 81.53% lower than Arbitrum transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
Algorand block time is 11X longer than Arbitrum block time
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Finality
Algorand finality is 100% shorter than Arbitrum finality
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Type
Algorand is a layer 1 blockchain, while Arbitrum is a layer 2 blockchain
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Total Transactions
Algorand has 1.99X more total transactions than Arbitrum
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Launch Date
Algorand was launched 2 years before Arbitrum
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Algorand vs Arbitrum Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Algorand Nakamoto Coefficient is 12X higher than Arbitrum Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators
Algorand has 1,840X more validators than Arbitrum
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Stake
Algorand stake is $367.7M, while Arbitrum has no data
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Consensus Mechanism
Algorand is Pure Proof of Stake, while Arbitrum is Rollup (Optimistic)
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Governance
Algorand and Arbitrum governance are both on-chain
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Algorand vs Arbitrum Developer Activity New
Developers
Algorand has 76.9% fewer developers than Arbitrum
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Repos
Algorand has 1.27X more repos than Arbitrum
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Commits
Algorand has 80.35% fewer commits than Arbitrum
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Stars
Algorand has 51.14% fewer stars than Arbitrum
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Watchers
Algorand has 43.23% fewer watchers than Arbitrum
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Algorand vs Arbitrum Real-Time TPS Chart
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About Blockchains
About Algorand
Algorand emerges as a blockchain platform committed to fostering transparency and enabling the growth of decentralized projects and applications. Operating as a public, decentralized blockchain, it leverages a Pure Proof-of-Stake (PPoS) consensus mechanism to uphold network security, efficiency, and decentralization. Powered by the Algorand Consensus Algorithm, the network employs a combination of cryptographic techniques and random selection to attain consensus, effectively addressing the constraints of traditional consensus mechanisms.
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.