SUI and Aptos: the new competitors in the Layer 1 arena
SUI and Aptos were created from the “ashes” of Diem – the closed Meta (Facebook) blockchain project. The two founders took the Move Language technology and built new networks. In 2025, both are active and growing.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Move Language: the technical advantage
Move is a programming language created for Smart Contracts with an emphasis on safety. Common errors that made DeFi hacks (like Reentrancy Attack) much harder to do in Move.
Aptos: the cautious approach
Aptos went live in 2022, backed by a16z, Binance Labs and more. Speed: up to 160,000 theoretical TPS. Emphasis on safety and enterprise deployment. In 2025, the TVL in DeFi on Aptos increased.
SUI: The Dynamic Approach
SUI emphasizes user experience and game development. zkLogin allows login via Google/Apple without a traditional wallet. SUI grabbed a big share in Web3 and NFT games in 2024-2025.
Tough competition
Both SUI and Aptos face Solana which leads in volume and sales. Both are trying to build a unique ecosystem that will justify their existence. Compare with Solana.
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