Aptos vs XRPL

Aptos is a Layer‑1 written in Rust that uses the Move language and AptosBFT v4—a Diem‑derived HotStuff variant—to finalise blocks in less than 1 second. Its Block‑STM executor runs transactions in parallel and abort‑reexecutes on conflict, achieving > 100k TPS in public benchmarks. The 2024 ‘Quorum Store’ upgrade optimised mempool sharding and reduced latency under network partition.

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is a decentralized Layer 1 blockchain optimized for payments, asset issuance, and tokenized value transfer. Known for its low fees, fast settlement times, and energy-efficient consensus mechanism, XRPL supports financial institutions, payment providers, and developers building global payment and tokenization solutions.