Tron vs Optimism
Tron 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
Tron | Optimism | |
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Created by | Justin Sun | Jinglan Wang, Benjamin Jones, Karl Floersch, and Kevin Ho |
Native token | TRON | OP |
Consensus algorithm | PoS | PoS |
Hashing algorithm | KECCAK-256 | KECCAK-256 |
Supports EVM | Yes | Yes |
TPS | 2000 | 4000 |
Block time (secs) | 3 | 2 |
Layer | 1 | 2 |
Supports smart contracts | Yes | Yes |
Average transaction fee | $0.000005 | $0.141 |
Staking rewards (APR) | 4.2% | % |
High-level Comparisons
Is Tron faster than Optimism?
No, Tron only processes 2000 transactions per second. Optimism processes up to 4000.
Is Tron cheaper than Optimism?
No, Tron has an average transaction fee of $0.000005, whereas Optimism costs $0.141.