Sonic vs Optimism
Sonic vs Optimism Scalability
Real-time TPS
Sonic TPS is 79.82% lower than Optimism TPS
Max TPS (100 blocks)
Sonic max TPS is 5.69X higher than Optimism max TPS
Max Theoretical TPS
Sonic max theoretical TPS is 556X higher than Optimism max theoretical TPS
Transaction Volume
Sonic transaction volume is 79.82% lower than Optimism transaction volume
Block Time
Sonic block time is 52.62% shorter than Optimism block time
Finality
Sonic finality is 100% shorter than Optimism finality
Type
Sonic is a layer 1 blockchain, while Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain
Launch Date
Sonic was launched 3 years after Optimism
Sonic vs Optimism Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Sonic Nakamoto Coefficient is 4X higher than Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient
Validators
Sonic has 42X more validators than Optimism
Stake
Sonic stake is $400M, while Optimism has no data
Consensus Mechanism
Sonic is PoS, while Optimism is Rollup (Optimistic)
Governance
Sonic and Optimism governance are both on-chain
Sonic vs Optimism Developer Activity New
Developers
Sonic has 96.59% fewer developers than Optimism
Repos
Sonic has 87.09% fewer repos than Optimism
Commits
Sonic has 91.94% fewer commits than Optimism
Stars
Sonic has 99.46% fewer stars than Optimism
Watchers
Sonic has 92.49% fewer watchers than Optimism
Sonic vs Optimism Real-Time TPS Chart
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About Blockchains
About Sonic
Sonic is the highest-performing EVM layer-1 blockchain, combining speed, incentives, and world-class infrastructure, powering the next generation of DeFi applications. The chain provides 400,000 TPS and sub-second finality.
By combining a novel consensus mechanism with full EVM compatibility, Sonic delivers unparalleled speed, security, and scalability. The S token is Sonic's native token, used for paying transaction fees, staking, running validators, and participating in governance.
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.