Polygon vs Optimism
Polygon vs Optimism Scalability
Real-time TPS
Polygon TPS is 2.83X higher than Optimism TPS
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Polygon max TPS is 2.14X higher than Optimism max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Polygon max theoretical TPS is 1X higher than Optimism max theoretical TPS
Transaction Volume
Polygon transaction volume is 2.83X higher than Optimism transaction volume
Block Time
Polygon block time is 1.08X longer than Optimism block time
Finality
Polygon finality is 99.5% shorter than Optimism finality
Type
Polygon is a sidechain, while Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain
Launch Date
Polygon was launched 2 years before Optimism
Polygon vs Optimism Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Polygon Nakamoto Coefficient is 5X higher than Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient
Validators
Polygon has 104X more validators than Optimism
Stake
Polygon stake is $918.7M, while Optimism has no data
Consensus Mechanism
Polygon is PoS, while Optimism is Rollup (Optimistic)
Governance
Polygon off-chain governance is worse than Optimism on-chain governance
Polygon vs Optimism Developer Activity New
Developers
Polygon has 44.24% fewer developers than Optimism
Repos
Polygon has 1.58X more repos than Optimism
Commits
Polygon has 63.9% fewer commits than Optimism
Stars
Polygon has 28.11% fewer stars than Optimism
Watchers
Polygon has 1.58X more watchers than Optimism
Polygon vs Optimism Real-Time TPS Chart
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About Blockchains
About Polygon
Polygon, formerly Matic Network, is a blockchain platform designed to establish a multi-chain system compatible with Ethereum. It employs a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism similar to Ethereum for on-chain transactions, with its native token being POL. Functioning as a "layer two" or "sidechain" scaling solution alongside Ethereum, Polygon facilitates quicker transactions and lower fees. Its inception aimed to tackle Ethereum's major challenges, including high fees, subpar user experience, and limited transaction throughput, aspiring to create an "Ethereum's internet of blockchains" or a multi-chain ecosystem of Ethereum-compatible 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.