@wilcosx
@Aptos Ecosystem Highlight Update December 2025:
Quietly one of the strongest builder chains heading into 2026.
➤ The Network
> Block times reduced to 50ms after Baby Raptr / Velociraptr upgrades → fastest major L1 finality.
> AIP-137 proposes quantum resistant signatures (future proofing security).
> TypeScript SDK upgraded with HTTP/2 for better infrastructure performance.
➤ DeFi Core:
> TVL fluctuating ~$450M–$1B+ depending on market conditions.
> @AmnisFinance remains a top TVL driver with LST innovation.
> @ThalaLabs still dominates spot volume (30–50%), with CLMM growing.
> @aave nonEVM deployment thriving (APT, USDC, sUSDe).
> @dynamic_xyz now supports Aptos!
➤ RWAs Going Mainstream
> @OndoFinance + BlackRock BUIDL pushing ~$500M+ RWA TVL.
> Institutional grade assets now composable across DeFi.
Clear signal: Aptos is becoming institutional friendly by design.
➤ Big Picture
Money moves best on Aptos and the rails are only getting faster.