User growth on Aptos proves fleeting as active and new addresses plunge over 40%
The seven-day moving average (7DMA) of the number of active addresses on Aptos has dropped to a yearly low of approximately 644,000.
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The seven-day moving average (7DMA) of the number of active addresses on Aptos has dropped to a yearly low of approximately 644,000.
When market noise drowns out logic, platforms built on function—not hype—tend to stand out. Mantle is gaining attention with its recent Bankless partnership, while Aptos expands its global reach through strategic regional offices. Both reflect efforts to build long-term value through ecosystem moves.
AIP-119 proposes a 44% reduction in APT staking yields.
Aptos is shaking things up with a bold new proposal that slashes staking rewards nearly in half. Supporters say it'll drive real network growth.
The Aptos community is currently evaluating a new governance proposal, AIP-119, that could halve staking rewards over the next three months. It seeks to reduce the current annual staking yield from around 7% to 3.79%.
Aptos is making waves as a community member recently submitted a proposal on April 18 to slash the staking rewards nearly by almost 50%. The plan submitted by the member, MoonSheisty suggests lowering the rewards from 7% to 3.79% over the next three months.
Aptos community member MoonSheisty submitted a proposal to slash staking rewards for the network's native token, Aptos (APT), by almost half.
An Aptos community member submitted a proposal on April 18 to slash staking rewards for the network's native token, Aptos (APT), by nearly 50%The proposal, submitted by a community member called MoonSheisty, aims at reducing reward yields from 7% to 3.79% in a three-month period, aligning Aptos staking rewards with other layer-1 blockchains and encouraging capital efficiency. The proposal has sparked curiosity on X, but early comments on GitHub show some initial resistance.
An Aptos community member submitted a proposal on April 18 to slash staking rewards for the network's native token, Aptos (APT), by nearly 50%The proposal, submitted by a community member called MoonSheisty, aims at reducing reward yields from 7% to 3.79% in a three-month period, aligning Aptos staking rewards with other layer-1 blockchains and encouraging capital efficiency. The proposal has sparked curiosity on X, but early comments on GitHub show some initial resistance.
The proposal echoes Solana's recent SIMD-228, which sought to curb inflation on the network, but was voted down by validators in March.
Aptos' proposal targets a 1% monthly staking yield decrease.
The crypto market registered a substantial drop on Wednesday before recovering towards the end of the day after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell flagged concerns about inflation and slowing growth due to tariffs. However, markets recovered as crypto remained strong in the face of adversity even though traditional stock markets took a beating.
AAVE's ecosystem upgrade could mark the beginning of a new wave of liquidity inflows.
After falling from its Macro Range, Aptos (APT) has faced rejection from key levels. Amid its 15% monthly decline, some analysts suggest that APT's party won't continue until the $5 resistance is reclaimed.
Cryptocurrencies struggled in the past sessions as macroeconomic developments, including Trump's trade war, dented the appetite for risk assets. However, Sonic defied the bearish trends with consistent total value locked (TVL) growth. Sonic's TVL skyrocketed past $1 billion in April (data extracted from DeFiLlama), reflecting massive growth in 2025 (so far).
A blockchain with Meta DNA, Aptos faces a challenge of differentiation in an increasingly skeptical market. Head of ecosystem Pampati talks with CoinDesk ahead of his appearance at Consensus 2025 in Toronto May 14-16.
Several major developments across various ecosystems are expected this week, suggesting imminent volatility for tokens within the respective niches. From Aave buybacks to Trump's reciprocal tariffs, some very interesting updates are in the pipeline.
TL;DR Over $304 million worth of tokens will be unlocked this week, with Aptos (APT) leading the way with nearly $50 million in unlocked assets, accounting for 2.47% of its total supply. Solana (SOL) will also unlock tokens valued at $50 million, though with minimal impact on its total supply—just 0.09%.
Over $304 million worth of tokens are scheduled for release between April 7-14, 2025 with Aptos at the forefront as per data from Tokenomist.
Cryptocurrency prices were mixed last week after President Donald Trump announced his reciprocal tariffs and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned about stagflation.
Aptos' stablecoin market cap surpassed $1 billion in March, which is a 10x increase year-over-year and 3x growth since December.
Amid the market retrace, Aptos (APT) has seen an 8% decline in the past 24 hours, falling below a key support zone for the second time this week. Despite the correction, some analysts consider that the cryptocurrency could be poised for a breakout soon.
The Aptos Foundation has invested in Universal Health Token to accelerate the use of blockchain and Artificial Intelligence in decentralized healthcare solutions. According to a press release shared with crypto.
The Aptos Foundation has made a strategic investment in Universal Health Token (UHT), the innovative team behind the Proof-of-Health protocol. The goal is to support and advance blockchain and AI in global healthcare solutions. The Aptos Foundation has made a strategic investment in Universal Health Token (UHT), to support and advance blockchain and AI in global healthcare solutions.