Optimism vs Tron
Optimism and Tron 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
Optimism | Tron | |
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Created by | Jinglan Wang, Benjamin Jones, Karl Floersch, and Kevin Ho | Justin Sun |
Native token | OP | TRON |
Consensus algorithm | PoS | PoS |
Hashing algorithm | KECCAK-256 | KECCAK-256 |
Supports EVM | Yes | Yes |
TPS | 4000 | 2000 |
Block time (secs) | 2 | 3 |
Layer | 2 | 1 |
Supports smart contracts | Yes | Yes |
Average transaction fee | $0.141 | $0.000005 |
Staking rewards (APR) | 0% | 4.2% |
High-level Comparisons
Is Optimism faster than Tron?
Yes, Optimism can process 4000 transactions per second. Tron only processes up to 2000.
Is Optimism cheaper than Tron?
Yes, Optimism has an average transaction fee of $0.141, whereas Tron costs $0.000005.