In a surprising turn of events, the Aptos blockchain has experienced a remarkable surge in daily transactions, all thanks to the launch of a new game called “Tapos” The 7-day moving average of user transactions on Aptos skyrocketed from a mere 1 million at the beginning of May to an astounding 47 million by the end of the month, representing a staggering 1,466% increase in just three days.
The Aptos Blockchain’s Rise to Prominence
Aptos, launched in October 2022, has been making waves in the cryptocurrency space. Stemming from Facebook’s Libra blockchain initiative, Aptos has garnered significant attention and backing from various industry heavyweights, including Microsoft, Brevan Howard, Universal Pictures, and Google Cloud. Despite not always being the most talked-about network, Aptos has managed to position itself as the 17th largest network by total value locked.
The “Tapos” Clicker Game Fuels Aptos Transactions
The recent surge in Aptos daily transactions is largely attributed to the launch of a new game called “Tapos.” This clicker game rewards players with HEART tokens for each click they make, which executes a transaction on the Aptos blockchain. The amount of HEART tokens earned is based on the player’s relative share of total clicks, incentivizing users to engage in a high volume of transactions.
Tapos is an innovative viral clicker game on @Aptos leveraging the blockchain's native functionality such as concurrently modifying the same global counter while easily supporting 100M+ transactions per day at 0.000008 APT per transaction.
🧵 pic.twitter.com/2sGoGdiCoT— Tapos 👆🐈 (@taposcat) May 24, 2024
Aptos’ Advantages Shine Through
The structure of the “Tapos” game, which relies on a large number of low-cost transactions, has highlighted Aptos’ strengths. The network’s low transaction fees and native functionality have enabled the game to thrive, with the 7-day moving average of active addresses on Aptos also climbing from 61,000 in early May to over 150,000 by the end of the month.
“While short-lived, ‘Tapos’s’ success highlights areas where Aptos excels. A game with this much transaction demand would struggle on certain higher fee networks, and the counter mechanism also takes advantage of some native Aptos functionality.”
A Temporary Spike, but Indicative of Aptos’ Potential
The end of the “Tapos” campaign on May 26 marked the end of the high transaction count, and the moving average has since begun to decline. However, this episode underscores Aptos’ potential and its ability to cater to innovative applications that leverage its unique features and low-cost transactions.
As the cryptocurrency industry continues to evolve, the Aptos blockchain’s ability to handle high-volume, low-cost transactions could prove to be a significant advantage, positioning it as a viable alternative for developers seeking a more efficient and scalable platform.