Real-time TPS
Ethereum TPS is 73.2% less than Base TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Ethereum max TPS is 78.71% less than Base max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Ethereum max theoretical TPS is 91.66% less than Base max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Ethereum block time is 6X more than Base block time
Finality
Ethereum finality is the same as Base finality
Type
Ethereum is a layer 1 blockchain, while Base is a layer 2 blockchain
Governance
The governance types of Ethereum and Base are both off-chain
Launch Date
Ethereum was launched 8 years before Base
Other Comparisons
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About Blockchains
About Blockchains
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 Blockchains
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.