So, @Aptos continuing fast growing, but why? The state of aptos & why we should pay attention / 🧵

>| α / Y'all know @Aptos focuses on key areas like trading, payments, and institutional infra, aiming to reduce end-to-end latency. > The 2025 Raptr program, including Baby Raptr & Velociraptr, aims to close the gap between order intent and finality to cut slippage, liquidations, and market-maker risks. > In this context, sub-second consistency is essential, not just a TPS figure.

>| β / @aave opting to reimplement V3 in Move, rather than bridging an EVM binary, is telling. > This costly decision shows they see Aptos’ stack unlocking new opportunities, making diversifying beyond EVM strategic for leading DeFi. > Early capital was swiftly raised, and GHO on Aptos is planned, signaling strong liquidity this year.

>| γ / @Aptos strengthens institutional ties... > Aptos Ascend partners with SK Telecom, Microsoft, and Brevan Howard for identity and data in regulated capital. > Chainlink CCIP enhances cross-chain and oracle solutions on Aptos. > Success hinges on execution: Aptos blends CLOB {Econia} with AMM {Liquidswap} using Pyth and Chainlink feeds. > In short, this approach targets efficient volume routing, tighter spreads, and stable liquidations, prioritizing order flow over vanity TVL.

>| δ / Costs keep rising, but fees dropped ~61% QoQ to minimal levels {Messari} > Labs/Foundation focus on web2-like solutions {e.g Shelby hot storage with Jump} to handle read-heavy apps > Builders can design with near-zero L1 fees, ensuring reads/writes perform well under load.

>| ε / $APT looking super good, as y'all know it used for gas, staking {via validators/delegation}, and governance. > Supply unlocks on a set schedule for community, foundation, contributors & investors, with fees and rewards adjustable through on-chain governance. > Holding strong on about $3b mcap, and the chart is piece of art.

>| ϝ / In conclusion... > Choose Aptos for latency-sensitive order flow and compliant distribution. > With sub-second finality, Aave’s Move rewrite, and Ascend/CCIP rails, it's focused on market quality over TVL. > Despite risks like monthly unlocks and non-EVM costs, Aptos stands out for speed, execution quality, and institutional flow.

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