Compare Stellar vs Optimism

Stellar vs Optimism Scalability

Real-time TPS (1H)

Stellar TPS is 4.7X higher than Optimism TPS

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144.5 tx/s
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30.76 tx/s

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Max TPS (100 blocks)

Stellar max TPS is 6.72% lower than Optimism max TPS

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186.8 tx/s
Optimism logo
200.2 tx/s

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Max Theoretical TPS

Stellar max theoretical TPS is 2.84X higher than Optimism max theoretical TPS

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2,032 tx/s
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714.3 tx/s

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Transaction Volume (1H)

Stellar transaction volume is 4.7X higher than Optimism transaction volume

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520K txns
Optimism logo
111K txns

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Block Time (1H)

Stellar block time is 2.89X longer than Optimism block time

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5.78s
Optimism logo
2s

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Finality

Stellar finality is 100% shorter than Optimism finality

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0s
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16m 48s

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Type

Stellar is a layer 1 blockchain, while Optimism is a layer 2 blockchain

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Layer 1 blockchain
Optimism logo
Layer 2 blockchain

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Total Transactions

Stellar has 27X more total transactions than Optimism

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20.9B txns
Optimism logo
782M txns

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Launch Date

Stellar was launched 6 years before Optimism

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Sep 30, 2015
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Dec 16, 2021

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Stellar vs Optimism Decentralization

Nakamoto Coefficient

Stellar Nakamoto Coefficient is 3X higher than Optimism Nakamoto Coefficient

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3
Optimism logo
1

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Validators

Stellar has 86X more validators than Optimism

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86
Optimism logo
1

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Stake

Stellar and Optimism have no data

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—
Optimism logo
—

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Consensus Mechanism

Stellar is Stellar Consensus Protocol, while Optimism is Rollup (Optimistic)

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Stellar Consensus Protocol
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Rollup (Optimistic)

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Governance

Stellar and Optimism governance are both on-chain

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On-chain
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On-chain

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Stellar vs Optimism Developer Activity New

Developers

Stellar has 77.85% fewer developers than Optimism

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667
Optimism logo
3,012

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Repos

Stellar has 1.28X more repos than Optimism

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119
Optimism logo
93

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Commits

Stellar has 70.73% fewer commits than Optimism

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50,167
Optimism logo
171,449

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Stars

Stellar has 15.76% fewer stars than Optimism

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10,736
Optimism logo
12,746

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Watchers

Stellar has 2.25X more watchers than Optimism

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2,330
Optimism logo
1,036

Data from Chainspect

Stellar vs Optimism Real-Time TPS Chart

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About Blockchains

About Stellar

Stellar empowers builders to unlock human and economic potential. It combines a powerful, decentralized blockchain network with a global ecosystem of innovators to create opportunities as borderless as ideas. It offers the tools to make a difference in the real world through new digital asset products and services that enhance access to the global financial system.

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.

Blockchains Socials

Stellar Socials

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