In the blockchain field, Aptos has always attracted attention for its advanced technology. However, despite having the innovative Move language and the efficient BlockSTM parallel processing technology, Aptos seems to have not fully won the favor of the market.
Currently, Aptos is facing an awkward situation. Although its technical strength is beyond doubt, the activity level of its ecosystem has failed to keep pace. The Total Value Locked (TVL) is only $970 million, far below the level that its technical potential should reach. In addition, there are controversies within the community regarding its token distribution plan, which further hinders its development.
Looking back at history, we can see that Solana was also heavily questioned in its early days due to technical instability. However, with the vigorous development of its ecosystem, these early difficulties were soon forgotten. This case may provide some insights for Aptos.
Recently, Aptos has indeed been very active on the technical level. However, relying solely on technological innovation is not enough. Over-marketing of transaction processing speed (TPS), a controversial token allocation plan (with a disproportionately high share for the team and investors), and a lack of killer applications are all challenges faced by Aptos.
The key question now is: if the ecosystem itself is not attractive enough, can simply lowering staking rewards attract users to participate in DeFi activities? This is like a poorly run restaurant that does not improve the quality of its dishes or change chefs, but instead cancels free tea to force customers to order drinks, which is obviously an upside-down approach.
For Aptos, the priority is not to continue to delve into technological innovation, but to create a narrative that can trigger ordinary users' fear of missing out (FOMO). No matter how secure the Move language is or how powerful BlockSTM is, if users cannot truly feel these advantages, then these technological innovations will be difficult to convert into actual value.
Overall, Aptos needs to reassess its development strategy. While technological innovation is certainly important, how to translate these innovations into user value and how to build a thriving ecosystem are the keys to whether Aptos can stand out in the fierce Blockchain competition.
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SatoshiHeir
· 09-04 08:49
Technology surpasses the market
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Hash_Bandit
· 09-04 08:48
Value transformation is the key point.
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MidnightTrader
· 09-04 08:41
Technology takes a back seat; ecology is the true path.
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RiddleMaster
· 09-04 08:40
Technology cannot keep up with the financial prospects.
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TestnetFreeloader
· 09-04 08:38
The technical stream will ultimately be eliminated by the market.
In the blockchain field, Aptos has always attracted attention for its advanced technology. However, despite having the innovative Move language and the efficient BlockSTM parallel processing technology, Aptos seems to have not fully won the favor of the market.
Currently, Aptos is facing an awkward situation. Although its technical strength is beyond doubt, the activity level of its ecosystem has failed to keep pace. The Total Value Locked (TVL) is only $970 million, far below the level that its technical potential should reach. In addition, there are controversies within the community regarding its token distribution plan, which further hinders its development.
Looking back at history, we can see that Solana was also heavily questioned in its early days due to technical instability. However, with the vigorous development of its ecosystem, these early difficulties were soon forgotten. This case may provide some insights for Aptos.
Recently, Aptos has indeed been very active on the technical level. However, relying solely on technological innovation is not enough. Over-marketing of transaction processing speed (TPS), a controversial token allocation plan (with a disproportionately high share for the team and investors), and a lack of killer applications are all challenges faced by Aptos.
The key question now is: if the ecosystem itself is not attractive enough, can simply lowering staking rewards attract users to participate in DeFi activities? This is like a poorly run restaurant that does not improve the quality of its dishes or change chefs, but instead cancels free tea to force customers to order drinks, which is obviously an upside-down approach.
For Aptos, the priority is not to continue to delve into technological innovation, but to create a narrative that can trigger ordinary users' fear of missing out (FOMO). No matter how secure the Move language is or how powerful BlockSTM is, if users cannot truly feel these advantages, then these technological innovations will be difficult to convert into actual value.
Overall, Aptos needs to reassess its development strategy. While technological innovation is certainly important, how to translate these innovations into user value and how to build a thriving ecosystem are the keys to whether Aptos can stand out in the fierce Blockchain competition.