L1 Blockchain Aptos Sets New Transaction Record, Surpassing Solana with 115.4M Daily Transactions
Aptos, a layer-1 blockchain platform developed by former Facebook employees, has set a new record in blockchain transactions.
On May 25, Aptos surpassed Solana by recording an astounding 115.4 million transactions in a single day, far exceeding Solana’s 31.7 million, according to Aptoscan.
The surge in transaction volume not only shattered previous records but also surpassed the L1 record of over 65 million held by Sui Network by an impressive margin of over 50%.
The exponential growth in transactional activity on Aptos highlights the platform’s increasing adoption and the industry’s overall momentum.
According to data from Aptoscan, the blockchain’s user TPS (transactions per second) reached an all-time high of 32,000 on the same day.
This signifies a significant increase in activity within the blockchain ecosystem, showcasing the platform’s scalability and robustness.
The recent surge in transactional activity on Aptos can be attributed to the launch of Tapos Cat, an innovative tap-to-earn game that has rapidly gained popularity.
Within its first day on the mainnet, Tapos Cat processed a staggering 10 million transactions, making a substantial contribution to the increased activity on the platform.
Tapos Cat offers users the opportunity to earn $HEART tokens by ‘tickling’ a virtual cat, encouraging multiple transactions within the game.
Additionally, the game provides a gas-fee-free experience for the first 72 hours, incentivizing players to engage without incurring any additional costs.
Critics, including the CEO of Helius Labs, have raised questions about Tapos Cat’s long-term viability and practical utility.
They argue that the game’s emphasis on click-and-buy interactions may artificially inflate metrics without genuinely
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