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Create a framework with key metrics:
Metric Optimism Arbitrum zkSync
TPS ~2,000 ~4,000 ~10,000
Gas Fee (USD) $0.5–$2 $0.1–$1 $0.05–$0.5
Confirmation Time 5–10 mins 1–5 mins 1–3 mins
Balance performance and compatibility: zkSync has top TPS but limited EVM compatibility; Arbitrum balances both. Long-term competitiveness depends on:
Ecosystem growth (e.g., number of DeFi apps);
Upgrade plans (e.g., Arbitrum’s Stylus for faster execution);
Cross-chain interoperability (e.g., bridges to Ethereum).