The ever-evolving world of blockchain is known for its constant push towards expansion, striving for more efficient and high-performance levels. One pioneer in this race, Sushi, a prominent decentralized exchange (DEX), has recently broadened its horizons by extending its services to layer-1 blockchain, Aptos. This shift to Aptos offers a first-of-its-kind development for Sushi, distinguishing it as the first time the DEX is accessible on a non-Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible blockchain. Sushi had been previously available on several networks such as Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Polygon, Fantom, BNB Chain, and others.
With a significant $350 million total value locked (TVL) on its platform, of which $267 million is on Ethereum, Sushi’s move creates a potentially advantageous situation for Aptos. According to DefiLlama, Aptos, at press time, has merely $45m in locked value. However, Sushi’s presence on Aptos might lure fresh capital inflows and enable it to compete with formidable non-EVM chains like Solana, Mixin, and Osmosis.
In a progressive leap forward, Sushi’s move to Aptos unlocks new possibilities of deep liquidity across major blockchain networks. Furthermore, the step decidedly enhances the cross-chain trading experience, according to Sushi. This dovetails well with the aim of Aptos’ foundation: constructed by a team of ex-Meta employees, with the rallying cry of pushing the boundaries of blockchain capabilities.
However, shaking off its teething problems, Aptos, despite launching its native APT token last year and boasting a market cap exceeding $1 billion, has struggled to draw in a significant chunk of decentralized finance (DeFi) TVL.
The melding together of Sushi and Aptos promises an intriguing play of forces. Could this alliance ignite a chain reaction of growth for Aptos, or will Sushi’s indomitable reign on EVM-compatible chains overshadow its Arptos journey? This drive for expansion and exploration validates the dynamism of the blockchain universe even amidst the duality of progress and prudence.
Source: Coindesk
