Real-time TPS
Solana TPS is 30X more than Arbitrum TPS
Max Recorded TPS
Solana max TPS is 7.66X more than Arbitrum max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Solana max theoretical TPS is 1.63X more than Arbitrum max theoretical TPS
Block Time
Solana block time is 1.93X more than Arbitrum block time
Finality
Solana finality is 98.66% less than Arbitrum finality
Type
Solana is a layer 1 blockchain, while Arbitrum is a layer 2 blockchain
Governance
Solana off-chain governance is worse than Arbitrum on-chain governance
Launch Date
Solana was launched 1 year before Arbitrum
Other Comparisons
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About Blockchains
About Blockchains
Solana stands out as a high-performance blockchain, celebrated for its scalability, speed, and minimal transaction expenses. Featuring a distinctive consensus mechanism dubbed Proof of History (PoH), Solana achieves remarkable scalability and efficiency. Tailored to accommodate dApps, it excels in processing a vast number of transactions swiftly, thereby slashing processing durations and fees. These attributes make it a compelling platform for developers within the cryptocurrency realm.
About Blockchains
Arbitrum serves as a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, leveraging rollups to significantly boost scalability and reduce transaction costs while maintaining robust security. It enables developers to execute EVM-compatible smart contracts with a substantially higher transaction throughput and lower fees compared to Ethereum's main chain, making it a compelling platform for decentralized application development.