Aptos, a Layer 1 blockchain, is gaining significant traction with 5.4 million active monthly addresses and 578 million user transactions. The platform has achieved approximately 3 million transactions per week, facilitated by Kanalabs, and recently recorded 3,766 transactions per second (TPS) with fees as low as $0.00005 per transaction. Aptos has also raised over $50 million in six funding announcements within four weeks, highlighting its rapid innovation and growth. The blockchain is being recognized as a potential disruptor in the traditional finance (TradFi) sector, with notable figures like Arthur Hayes suggesting it could revolutionize outdated processes such as slow settlements and high friction costs. Additionally, Aptos has introduced initiatives like Aptos Build, Aptos Card, and collaboration with Google Cloud, showcased during its inaugural global festival.