Aptos is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain designed to deliver scalability, security, and flexibility for decentralized applications (dApps). Launched in 2022 by former Meta (Facebook) engineers, Aptos leverages the Move programming language to enhance safety and ease of development. It aims to provide a robust infrastructure for DeFi, NFTs, and other blockchain-based solutions, positioning itself as a formidable competitor in the evolving blockchain ecosystem.
Components of the Ecosystem
Component
Token 1
Token 2
Token 3
Wallet
Aptos Wallet (native)
Petra Wallet (native)
Martian Wallet (native)
DEX
AptosSwap
BlueMove
DoDo (Aptos version)
Lending and Borrowing Platforms
Lending Protocol (upcoming)
Aptos DeFi (under development)
BlueMove (future lending)
Oracle
Pyth Network
Chainlink (integration in progress)
Sweetbridge (future integration)
Bridges
Wormhole
Allbridge
Aptos Bridge (native)
Stablecoins
USDC (USD Coin)
USDT (Tether)
DAI (Dai)
Decentralized Identity (DID) Solutions
Aptos ID (native)
Civic (cross-chain integration)
SelfKey (potential future integration)
DAOs
Aptos DAO (native governance)
Aptos Foundation (emerging governance)
Aptos Community DAO (under development)
Data Storage Solutions
Aptos Storage (native)
Arweave (cross-chain integration)
Filecoin (potential future integration)
NFT Marketplaces
AptosNFT
BlueMove
Topaz
Layer 2 Solutions
Aptos Layer 2 (native scaling)
Aptos Subnets (future Layer 2)
Rollups (integration in development)
Explorers
Aptos Explorer
AptosScan
Topaz Explorer
Properties Compared to Competitors
Property
Aptos
Ethereum
Solana
Polkadot
Consensus Mechanism
Proof of Stake (PoS)
Proof of Stake (PoS)
Proof of History (PoH) + PoS
Nominated Proof of Stake (NPoS)
Transaction Speed
160,000 TPS
~30 TPS
65,000 TPS
~1,000 TPS
Finality Time
~1 second
~10-20 seconds
~400 ms
~60 seconds
Language Support
Move
Solidity, Vyper
Rust, C, C++
Rust, C++, JavaScript
Energy Efficiency
0.0003 kWh/tx
0.05 kWh/tx
0.0005 kWh/tx
0.01 kWh/tx
Performance Compared to Competitors
Performance Metric
Aptos
Ethereum
Solana
Polkadot
Transaction Fees
$0.001 per tx
~$0.50 per tx
~$0.00025 per tx
~$0.10 per tx
Total Value Locked (TVL)
$5 Billion
$30 Billion
$10 Billion
$7 Billion
Transaction Volume
200,000 tx/day
1,200,000 tx/day
500,000 tx/day
300,000 tx/day
Active Addresses
500,000
2,000,000
750,000
400,000
Number of Smart Contracts Deployed
1,500
10,000
3,000
2,000
Hash Rate
N/A (PoS)
N/A (PoS)
260 TH/s
N/A (PoS)
Staking Participation
20%
18%
25%
22%
Tokenomics
Total Supply: 10,000,000,000 APT
Current Circulating Supply: 6,000,000,000 APT
Emission Rate: 4% annual inflation
Token Utility: The APT token is used for transaction fees, staking, governance, and as collateral within decentralized applications on the Aptos network. It incentivizes validators and participants to maintain network security and facilitate decentralized decision-making.
Main Investors
Investor
Token Holdings
% of Total Supply
Sequoia Capital
1,000,000,000 APT
10%
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)
800,000,000 APT
8%
Coinbase Ventures
500,000,000 APT
5%
Paradigm
400,000,000 APT
4%
Polychain Capital
300,000,000 APT
3%
Founders and History
Aptos was founded by Mo Shaikh and Avery Ching, both of whom were previously part of Meta’s (Facebook) Diem project. Launched in 2022, Aptos emerged from the ambitious efforts to create a scalable and secure blockchain that could support the next generation of decentralized applications. Leveraging their experience from Diem, the founders focused on innovative technologies like the Move programming language and a novel consensus mechanism to address common blockchain challenges such as scalability, transaction speed, and security. Since its inception, Aptos has attracted significant investment and a growing developer community, positioning itself as a key player in the blockchain space.
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