ICP vs Optimism

ICP vs Optimism Scalability

Real-time TPS

Chainspect

ICP TPS is 100X higher than Optimism TPS

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1,085 tx/s
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10.81 tx/s

Max TPS (100 blocks)

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ICP max TPS is 128X higher than Optimism max TPS

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25,621 tx/s
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200.2 tx/s

Max Theoretical TPS

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ICP max theoretical TPS is 294X higher than Optimism max theoretical TPS

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209,708 tx/s
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714.3 tx/s

Transaction Volume

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ICP transaction volume is 100X higher than Optimism transaction volume

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3,907,085 txns
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38,904 txns

Block Time

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ICP block time is 76% shorter than Optimism block time

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0.48s
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2s

Finality

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ICP finality is 100% shorter than Optimism finality

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0s
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16m 48s

Type

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ICP 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

Launch Date

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ICP was launched 7 months before Optimism

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May 10, 2021
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Dec 16, 2021

ICP vs Optimism Decentralization

Nakamoto Coefficient

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ICP has no data, while Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient is 1

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Optimism logo
1

Validators

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ICP has no data, while Optimism has 1 validators

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Optimism logo
1

Stake

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ICP stake is $1.128B, while Optimism has no data

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$1.128B
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Consensus Mechanism

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ICP is Proof of Useful Work, while Optimism is Rollup (Optimistic)

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Proof of Useful Work
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Rollup (Optimistic)

Governance

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ICP and Optimism governance are both on-chain

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On-chain
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On-chain

ICP vs Optimism Developer Activity New

Developers

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ICP has 75.46% fewer developers than Optimism

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727
Optimism logo
2,963

Repos

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ICP has 1.72X more repos than Optimism

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160
Optimism logo
93

Commits

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ICP has 34.89% fewer commits than Optimism

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110,592
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169,866

Stars

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ICP has 27.88% fewer stars than Optimism

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9,109
Optimism logo
12,632

Watchers

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ICP has 2.04X more watchers than Optimism

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2,287
Optimism logo
1,119

ICP vs Optimism Real-Time TPS Chart

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About Blockchains

About ICP

The Internet Computer enables you to build anything without traditional IT and Big Tech. It hosts decentralized serverless compute that’s simpler, immune to cyber attack, unstoppable, and controllable by DAOs. Next-generation smart contracts (named Canisters) that hold both code and state enable truly Decentralized AI. Canisters use Chain Fusion technology to write transctions directly to other chains without centralized bridges, enabling secure multi-chain dapps. Build social, defi, games, e-commerce, enterprise or any kind of application or service on ICP. The internet is evolving.

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

ICP Socials

Optimism Socials