Real-time TPS
Ethereum TPS is 44.84% less than Arbitrum TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Ethereum max TPS is 93.39% less than Arbitrum max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Ethereum max theoretical TPS is 99.7% less than Arbitrum max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Ethereum block time is 48X more than Arbitrum block time
Finality
Ethereum finality is the same as Arbitrum finality
Type
Ethereum is a layer 1 blockchain, while Arbitrum is a layer 2 blockchain
Governance
Ethereum off-chain governance is worse than Arbitrum on-chain governance
Launch Date
Ethereum was launched 6 years before Arbitrum
Other Comparisons
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About Blockchains
About Ethereum
Ethereum emerges as a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform empowering developers to craft and deploy smart contracts alongside dApps. Pioneering the smart contract concept, Ethereum enables self-executing agreements with terms directly encoded into its blockchain, eliminating the need for intermediaries. Additionally, Ethereum serves as a hub for the creation and exchange of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) and various digital assets. Its intrinsic cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), facilitates network transactions and incentivizes miners to uphold network security. Ethereum's evolution to Ethereum 2.0 introduces a proof-of-stake (PoS) mechanism, aiming to enhance scalability and energy efficiency.
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.