Why? As a secure, scalable and feature-rich Layer-1 blockchain, Aptos delivers the best performance, highest throughput and lowest latency to support builders wanting to bring their next-generation use cases to life. Plus, as the first blockchain to utilize the Move programming language, Aptos offers a key advantage for builders with a dead-simple developerĀ environment.Ā
But donāt take our word for it. Letās dive into 5 key reasons builders around the globe are choosing Aptosādirectly from voices in Aptosā builderĀ ecosystem.Ā
1. High Performance and CostĀ Efficiency
Aptos combines low-latency, high-throughput, low gas fees, and sub-second finalityāoffering an ideal environment for developers seeking speed and efficiency. Projects like SushiSwap note that āfast time to finality, high throughput and low gas costsā are among the reasons why it chose Aptos over otherĀ networks.Ā
Whatās more, the network's ability to mint 1 million NFTs in just 90 seconds demonstrates its exceptional throughput, while the average transaction cost of approximately 0.00004 APT ensures cost-effectiveness. This combination supports seamless user experiences and operational efficiency, making Aptos ripe for projects like SushiSwap, mirage protocol, Mereo and GemFocus to build scalable decentralizedĀ applications.
2. Developer-Friendly Environment withĀ Move
Aptosā native programming language, Move, is a key advantage for builders. Not only is it easy to get started with Moveāthanks to Aptos Dev DocsāMove also provides builders with a secure, efficient and developer-friendly environment to simplify the process of building and integrating new products and use cases onĀ Aptos.
Resources like Aptos Learn further empower builders with end-to-end tutorials, code samples, dApp tutorials and more to get you building with Move on Aptos in just twoĀ hours.Ā
3. TechnicalĀ Innovations
Advanced features such as formal verification, native and secure Randomness API and Block-STMāa parallel execution engine for smart contractsāset Aptos apart from other blockchains while enhancing the networkās scalability andĀ performance.
The Aptos ecosystem can also enjoy features at both the language and the framework levels. For example, mempool helps to queue and prioritize transactions under load. Econia CEO and co-founder Alex Kahn says such innovations are ādesigned from the ground up for sheer performance, in a vertically integrated tech stack that is optimized at everyĀ level.ā
4. Cost-Effectiveness andĀ Security
Builders appreciate Aptos for its cost-effectiveness and robust security which make it a reliable choice for various applicationsāfrom high-volume NFT trading, gaming, DeFi protocols and beyond. Innovations like Move Prover help builders verify Move smart contracts while providing additionalĀ safeguards.Ā
Andy Hoang, CEO of Cellana Finance, says his company chose to build on Aptos because of its ārapid transaction speed, cost-effectiveness, and robust security. Moreover, Aptosās instant finality will be a significant strength in attracting a variety of financial applications from Web 2 in the future.ā Meanwhile, projects like Merkle Trade and Echelon have echoed the benefits of Aptosā built-in speed andĀ security.Ā
5. Global CommunityĀ Support
Arguably one of the biggest reasons as to why builders choose Aptos? Its vibrant and supportive community. āBuilding on Aptos has been transformative, offering unmatched transaction speed and reliability,ā says Zabava Labs CEO Muhd Dahlan. āWe love the vibrant community and overall direction that the Aptos ecosystem isĀ heading."
Collaboration across the entire ecosystem is what sets Aptos apart, supporting builders and fostering innovation. MoveFlow added, āThe Aptos ecosystem fosters a vibrant and supportive community comprising developers, users, and partners actively engaged in building on the AptosĀ network.ā
Beyond this, Aptos is revolutionizing Web3 adoption with innovations like Passkeysāwhich eliminates the need for passwords by enabling Touch ID or Face ID login, while Keyless removes traditional private keys in favor of Web2 social sign-ins like Google and Apple. These advancements are critical in transitioning todayās 5 billion internet users to Web3, creating an internet-like ease of access across all AptosĀ apps.