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Arbitrum vs Base vs Optimism (2026)
The three dominant Ethereum L2s compared in one place — TVL, governance, and strategic positioning.
Updated June 2026
| Criteria | Summary |
|---|---|
| TVL leader | Arbitrum |
| Retail onboarding | Base |
| Governance token | Optimism (OP) |
| Full analysis | Three-way article |
| Updated | May 2026 |
Verdict
See our full three-way analysis for chain selection by use case.
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