Base vs Arbitrum
Base vs Arbitrum Scalability
Real-time TPS
Base TPS is 7.23X higher than Arbitrum TPS
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Base max TPS is 6.72% lower than Arbitrum max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Base max theoretical TPS is 91.07% lower than Arbitrum max theoretical TPS
Transaction Volume
Base transaction volume is 7.23X higher than Arbitrum transaction volume
Block Time
Base block time is 8X longer than Arbitrum block time
Finality
Base finality is 4.22% shorter than Arbitrum finality
Type
Base and Arbitrum are both layer 2 blockchains
Launch Date
Base was launched 2 years after Arbitrum
Base vs Arbitrum Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Base Nakamoto Coefficient is the same as Arbitrum Nakamoto Coefficient
Validators
Base and Arbitrum have the same amount of validators
Stake
Base and Arbitrum have no data
Consensus Mechanism
Base and Arbitrum are both Rollup (Optimistic)
Governance
Base off-chain governance is worse than Arbitrum on-chain governance
Base vs Arbitrum Developer Activity New
Developers
Base has 73.54% fewer developers than Arbitrum
Repos
Base has 59.52% fewer repos than Arbitrum
Commits
Base has 95.2% fewer commits than Arbitrum
Stars
Base has 7.33X more stars than Arbitrum
Watchers
Base has 51.57% fewer watchers than Arbitrum
Base vs Arbitrum Real-Time TPS Chart
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About Blockchains
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.
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.