Optimism vs Cardano
Optimism vs Cardano Scalability
Real-time TPS
Optimism TPS is 39X higher than Cardano TPS
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Optimism max TPS is 17X higher than Cardano max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Optimism max theoretical TPS is 40X higher than Cardano max theoretical TPS
Transaction Volume
Optimism transaction volume is 39X higher than Cardano transaction volume
Block Time
Optimism block time is 89.71% shorter than Cardano block time
Finality
Optimism finality is 8.4X longer than Cardano finality
Type
Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain, while Cardano is a layer 1 blockchain
Launch Date
Optimism was launched 4 years after Cardano
Optimism vs Cardano Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient is 96% lower than Cardano Nakamoto Coefficient
Validators
Optimism has 99.95% fewer validators than Cardano
Stake
Optimism has no data, while Cardano stake is $19.47B
Consensus Mechanism
Optimism is Rollup (Optimistic), while Cardano is PoS
Governance
Optimism and Cardano governance are both on-chain
Optimism vs Cardano Developer Activity New
Developers
Optimism has 14.92% fewer developers than Cardano
Repos
Optimism has 46.85% fewer repos than Cardano
Commits
Optimism has 23.43% fewer commits than Cardano
Stars
Optimism has 1.11X more stars than Cardano
Watchers
Optimism has 48.09% fewer watchers than Cardano
Optimism vs Cardano 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 Cardano
Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain platform: the first to be founded on peer-reviewed research and developed through evidence-based methods. It combines pioneering technologies to provide unparalleled security and sustainability to decentralized applications, systems, and societies.