APT vs SOL: Aptos vs Solana — 2026 Comparison
This page compares Aptos (APT) and Solana (SOL) 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 Solana blockchain, a high-throughput proof-of-stake chain using proof-of-history for ordering. Used for fees, staking, and governance. As of the last data review, APT ranks #21 by approximate market capitalisation (≈$5B) and SOL ranks #6 (≈$85B).
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Aptos (APT) | Solana (SOL) |
|---|---|---|
| Market-cap rank | #21 | #6 |
| Approx market cap (USD) | $5B | $85B |
| Category | Layer 1 | Layer 1 |
| Chain(s) | Aptos | Solana |
| Token standard | native | native |
| Launched | October 2022 | March 2020 |
| Consensus role | PoS | PoS |
| Issuer | Aptos Foundation | Solana Foundation |
| Issuer type | Decentralized (no single issuer) | Decentralized (no single issuer) |
| Total supply | 1,135,000,000 | 585,000,000 |
| Circulating supply | 550,000,000 | 535,000,000 |
| 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.
Solana (SOL) in brief
- Native asset of the Solana blockchain, a high-throughput proof-of-stake chain using proof-of-history for ordering. Used for fees, staking, and governance.
- Launched March 2020.
- Chain-native asset of Solana.
- No fixed max supply (uncapped).
- Issuer: Solana Foundation.
Full profile: Solana (SOL) token page.
Key differences (data view)
- SOL is the larger asset by market capitalisation: rank #6 (≈$85B) versus rank #21 (≈$5B) for APT.
- SOL is the older asset — launched in 2020, 2 years before APT (2022).
- They live on different chains — APT: Aptos; SOL: Solana.
- Both are classified as Layer 1 assets in the DeFi Intel dataset.
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, APT or SOL?
Solana (SOL) is larger by market capitalisation: approximately $85B (rank #6) versus $5B (rank #21) for APT, as of the last DeFi Intel data review.
When did Aptos and Solana launch?
Aptos launched in October 2022; Solana launched in March 2020.
Are APT and SOL on the same chain?
No. APT is on Aptos, while SOL is on Solana.
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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 SOL 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.