Compare Optimism vs Base
Optimism vs Base Scalability
Real-time TPS (1H)
Optimism TPS is 89.59% lower than Base TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Optimism max TPS is 84.19% lower than Base max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Optimism max theoretical TPS is 79.99% lower than Base max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
Optimism transaction volume is 89.59% lower than Base transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
Optimism block time is the same as Base block time
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Finality
Optimism finality is 1.27X longer than Base finality
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Type
Optimism and Base are both layer 2 blockchains
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Total Transactions
Optimism has 81.4% fewer total transactions than Base
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Launch Date
Optimism was launched 2 years before Base
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Optimism vs Base Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient is the same as Base Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators
Optimism and Base have the same amount of validators
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Stake
Optimism and Base have no data
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Consensus Mechanism
Optimism and Base are both Rollup (Optimistic)
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Governance
Optimism on-chain governance is better than Base off-chain governance
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Optimism vs Base Developer Activity
Developers
Optimism has 4.41X more developers than Base
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Repos
Optimism has 1.63X more repos than Base
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Commits
Optimism has 18X more commits than Base
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Stars
Optimism has 83.4% fewer stars than Base
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Watchers
Optimism has 1.3X more watchers than Base
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Optimism vs Base Financials New
Chain Revenue
Optimism chain revenue is 98.67% lower than Base chain revenue
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Average Transaction Fee
Optimism average transaction fee is 90.77% lower than Base average transaction fee
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Price
Optimism price is $0.3905, while Base has no data
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Market Cap
Optimism market cap is $740.6M, while Base has no data
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Optimism vs Base Real-Time TPS Chart
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About Blockchains
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.
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.