APT vs ETH: Aptos vs Ethereum — 2026 Comparison
This page compares Aptos (APT) and Ethereum (ETH) using the DeFi Intel research dataset. Native asset of the Aptos blockchain, a Move-based L1 derived from Meta's Diem project. Used for fees, staking, and governance. Native asset of the Ethereum blockchain, used to pay gas fees and secure the network through proof-of-stake consensus. Launched in 2015 with smart contract support. As of the last data review, APT ranks #21 by approximate market capitalisation (≈$5B) and ETH ranks #2 (≈$420B).
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Aptos (APT) | Ethereum (ETH) |
|---|---|---|
| Market-cap rank | #21 | #2 |
| Approx market cap (USD) | $5B | $420B |
| Category | Layer 1 | Layer 1 |
| Chain(s) | Aptos | Ethereum |
| Token standard | native | native |
| Launched | October 2022 | July 2015 |
| Consensus role | PoS | PoS |
| Issuer | Aptos Foundation | Ethereum Foundation |
| Issuer type | Decentralized (no single issuer) | Decentralized (no single issuer) |
| Total supply | 1,135,000,000 | 120,500,000 |
| Circulating supply | 550,000,000 | 120,500,000 |
| Max supply | uncapped | uncapped |
Aptos (APT) in brief
- Native asset of the Aptos blockchain, a Move-based L1 derived from Meta's Diem project. Used for fees, staking, and governance.
- Launched October 2022.
- Chain-native asset of Aptos.
- No fixed max supply (uncapped).
- Issuer: Aptos Foundation.
Full profile: Aptos (APT) token page.
Ethereum (ETH) in brief
- Native asset of the Ethereum blockchain, used to pay gas fees and secure the network through proof-of-stake consensus. Launched in 2015 with smart contract support.
- Launched July 2015.
- Chain-native asset of Ethereum.
- No fixed max supply (uncapped).
- Issuer: Ethereum Foundation.
Full profile: Ethereum (ETH) token page.
Key differences (data view)
- ETH is the larger asset by market capitalisation: rank #2 (≈$420B) versus rank #21 (≈$5B) for APT.
- ETH is the older asset — launched in 2015, 7 years before APT (2022).
- They live on different chains — APT: Aptos; ETH: Ethereum.
- Both are classified as Layer 1 assets in the DeFi Intel dataset.
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, APT or ETH?
Ethereum (ETH) is larger by market capitalisation: approximately $420B (rank #2) versus $5B (rank #21) for APT, as of the last DeFi Intel data review.
When did Aptos and Ethereum launch?
Aptos launched in October 2022; Ethereum launched in July 2015.
Are APT and ETH on the same chain?
No. APT is on Aptos, while ETH is on Ethereum.
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Methodology & sources
Every figure on this page is drawn from the DeFi Intel token research dataset — the same data that powers the APT and ETH token profiles. Market capitalisations and supply figures are approximate snapshots from the last dataset review, not live quotes. DeFi Intel publishes editorial research, not financial advice.