The volume and revenue generated in the Aptos NFT marketplace demonstrate some growth in the platform’s ecosystem, reflecting increased activity from creators and collectors. However, despite this growth, the platform has recorded only 1.9 million total transactions over a span of two years since its launch, which, when compared to other leading blockchain-based NFT marketplaces, appears underwhelming.

The relatively low figure of 1.9 million transactions over two years suggests that Aptos, despite its potential, still faces challenges in scaling its marketplace to compete with the giants like Ethereum and Solana.

topaz initial success was driven by a large user base and exclusive high-profile collections. and it is also one of the earliest NFT platforms on APTOS but has seen decline as more platforms come onboard. Wapal, on the other hand, has risen to the top, now leading in transaction volume and creator fees, driven by strong community engagement and competitive features majorly benefiting from its appeal to frequent traders and smaller creators.

While BlueMove was second in platform fees due to its user-friendly approach, it has since been overtaken by Wapal. Other platforms like Souffl3, OKX, Mercato, and SeaShire have focused on niche markets and cross-chain functionalities, adding diversity to the Aptos ecosystem. The shift from Topaz to Wapal reflects changing user preferences and the importance of innovation and engagement in driving platform success.