Real-time TPS

Cronos TPS is 87.14% less than Optimism TPS

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1.58 tx/s
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12.29 tx/s

Max Recorded TPS

Cronos max TPS is 2.1X more than Optimism max TPS

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142 tx/s
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67.41 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

Cronos max theoretical TPS is 28.57% less than Optimism max theoretical TPS

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510 tx/s
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714 tx/s

Block Time

Cronos block time is 2.92X more than Optimism block time

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5.84s
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2s

Finality

Cronos finality is 100% less than Optimism finality

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0s
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16m

Type

Cronos 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

Governance

Cronos and Optimism governance are both coming soon

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On-chain
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On-chain

Launch Date

Cronos was launched 1 month before Optimism

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Nov 8, 2021
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Dec 16, 2021

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About Blockchains

About Cronos

Cronos emerges as an interoperable blockchain, streamlining the migration of applications and crypto assets from various chains while prioritizing low transaction costs, rapid throughput, and fast finalization times. It operates as an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible chain, augmented with support for Inter-Blockchain Communications (IBC) networks based on the Cosmos SDK. This integration empowers developers to create and launch dApps atop the EVM infrastructure.

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

Cronos Socials

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