Aptos scales throughput via Block-STM, a parallel execution engine enabling 160,000+ TPS in benchmarks. Its Move language, designed for asset safety, prevents reentrancy attacks and ensures formal verification. APT tokens secure the network (staked by 100+ validators) and power gas fees as low as $0.001, prioritizing security for DeFi and institutional use.

Aptos finalizes transactions in <1 second, outperforming Solana's 2.5-second latency. Its modular architecture (AptosBFT consensus) adjusts block sizes dynamically, maintaining sub-cent fees even under load. Over 200M+ transactions since 2023 showcase its resilience, with sharding (v2 roadmap) aiming for horizontal scaling.

Aptos hosts 150+ projects, including Thala Labs ($200M+ TVL) and Liquidswap DEX. Partnerships with Microsoft (AI integration), Chingari (50M+ users), and Wormhole bridge Ethereum/Solana liquidity. APT staking offers 7% APY, while grants fuel Web3 gaming (Aptos Monkeys) and Move-native DeFi tools.