Arbitrum vs Optimism
Arbitrum and Optimism are two popular blockchains. In this article we'll compare them across a variety of metrics. Both blockchains have their own strengths and weaknesses, and we'll explore them below.
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Comparing Metrics
| Arbitrum | Optimism | |
|---|---|---|
| Created by | Germans Gedgauds | Jinglan Wang, Benjamin Jones, Karl Floersch, and Kevin Ho |
| Native token | ETH | OP |
| Consensus algorithm | PoS | PoS |
| Hashing algorithm | KECCAK-256 | KECCAK-256 |
| Supports EVM | Yes | Yes |
| TPS | 4000 | 4000 |
| Block time (secs) | 13 | 2 |
| Layer | 2 | 2 |
| Supports smart contracts | Yes | Yes |
| Average transaction fee | $0.101 | $0.141 |
| Staking rewards (APR) | 0% | % |
High-level Comparisons
Is Arbitrum faster than Optimism?
No, Arbitrum only processes 4000 transactions per second. Optimism processes up to 4000.
Is Arbitrum cheaper than Optimism?
No, Arbitrum has an average transaction fee of $0.101, whereas Optimism costs $0.141.