Aptos vs. Optimism
In this article we'll compare Aptos and Optimism. This is an indepth review that considers many metrics.
Overview
| Aptos | Optimism | |
|---|---|---|
| Created by | Avery Ching | Jinglan Wang, Benjamin Jones, Karl Floersch, and Kevin Ho |
| Native token | APT | OP |
| Consensus algorithm | PoS | PoS |
| Hashing algorithm | KECCAK-256 | KECCAK-256 |
| Supports EVM | Yes | Yes |
| TPS | 160000 | 4000 |
| Block time (secs) | 4 | 2 |
| Layer | 1 | 2 |
| Supports smart contracts | Yes | Yes |
| Average transaction fee | $0.0000012 | $0.141 |
| Staking rewards (APR) | 7% | % |
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Comparison
Is Aptos faster than Optimism?
Yes, Aptos processes 160000 transactions per second, whereas Optimism only processes 4000.
Is Aptos cheaper than Optimism?
Yes, Aptos has an average transaction fee of $0.0000012, whereas Optimism costs $0.141.