APT at $9.80. Like SUI, Aptos uses the Move programming language from Meta's Diem project. $1.2B TVL, sub-second finality, 130K TPS. The other Move L1 in the race.
Both use Move. Both are ex-Meta/Diem. The key differences: SUI uses object-centric model (better for NFTs/gaming). Aptos uses account-centric model (closer to Solana). SUI has grown faster in TVL ($4.1B vs Aptos $1.2B). APT has stronger developer documentation.
PancakeSwap on Aptos: largest DEX, $280M TVL. Aries Markets: lending, 7.5% APY on USDC. Liquidswap: concentrated liquidity DEX. AMNIS: APT liquid staking, 6.8% APY. Merkle Trade: perpetuals DEX, $50M+ daily volume.
APT has 12% annual inflation (high). Total supply: 1B APT. Significant token unlocks continue through 2027. This inflation dilutes non-stakers. APT staking: 7–8% APY (partial offset to inflation). Unlock schedule is the biggest price headwind.
Base case: $14–20 by end 2026. Bull case: $28–35 (Move L1 narrative + altcoin mania). Bear: $5–8. High inflation and competing directly with SUI makes APT a riskier bet than SUI. Keep under 3% of portfolio if you hold both.
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