Institutional Momentum Propels Aptos Ecosystem Forward

“Every day, users from all corners of the world and all levels of experience build, transact, and create on Aptos,” said Bashar Lazaar, Head of Grants and Ecosystem at Aptos Foundation. “This ETP makes joining the Aptos ecosystem more accessible and opens the door for new voices, developers, and audiences to get involved in a secure and transparent way.” 

Bitwise’s ETP launch is just one example of how Aptos is becoming a promising technological hub to support major institutions. 

BlackRock deploys BUIDL to Aptos—the Only Non-EVM Chain

Earlier this month, BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, launched its USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) on Aptos. BUIDL is the largest tokenized fund by assets under management (AUM) globally. By choosing Aptos as the only non-EVM blockchain for this integration, BlackRock underscores the network’s unparalleled ability to deliver secure, scalable tokenized finance solutions.

Franklin Templeton Brings 2nd Largest Tokenized Fund to Aptos 

Franklin Templeton’s OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund (FOBXX), which holds over $400 million in managed assets, is also live on Aptos. Notably, Franklin Templeton is the second-largest tokenized fund by market cap and the first to leverage blockchain technology for transaction processing. 

Libre Expands Access to Tokenized Real-World Assets

Libre launched on Aptos in September, bringing new opportunities for institutional investors to trade tokenized real-world assets (RWAs).

Through this integration, several high-profile tokenized funds—such as the Brevan Howard Master Fund, Hamilton Lane’s Senior Credit Opportunities Fund (SCOPE), and the BlackRock ICS Money Market Fund—are now accessible on Aptos, providing institutional investors with features such as sub-second finality and low gas fees  to support the trading and managing of real-world assets.

The Bigger Picture: Institutional Adoption as a Growth Engine

As institutional interest in Aptos grows, so does its ecosystem. Aptos’s TVL has increased by more than 700% this year alone, recently surpassing $1 billion in TVL.

Monthly active users have also surged, with over 8 million active accounts now registered on the network. With nearly 2 billion transactions processed, including 326 million in a single day, Aptos continues to break industry records while solidifying its role as the backbone of institutional-grade finance.

These integrations represent more than milestones. They are a signal of what’s possible. A more accessible global financial system isn’t too far away—in fact, it’s already taking shape on Aptos.