Seismic vs Ethereum
What's the same, what's different — a simple side-by-side comparison.
What Stays the Same
Seismic is built on top of Ethereum's technology. That means:
- Same wallets (MetaMask, etc.)
- Same programming language (Solidity)
- Same developer tools (Foundry, Hardhat...)
- Same token standards (ERC20, NFTs...)
If you've used Ethereum before, Seismic will feel familiar. Nothing to relearn.
What's Different
Here's what Seismic adds on top:
| Ethereum | Seismic | |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | Everything public | Transactions are encrypted |
| Speed | ~12 seconds per block | ~500ms per block |
| Finality | ~15 minutes to be sure | Instant (1 block) |
| Security | Standard servers | TEE-protected nodes |
The takeaway: Seismic = Ethereum + privacy + speed.
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