| Metric | APT | LINK |
|---|---|---|
| Institutional Score | 65/100 | 65/100 |
| Overall Rank | #10 | #9 |
| Archetype | Bank Infrastructure | Bank Infrastructure |
| Named Institutions | 10 | 10 |
| Spot ETF Status | filed | none |
| Data Confidence | medium | low |
Aptos (APT) holds a TokenSonar institutional adoption score of 65/100, ranking #10 of 27 tracked cryptocurrencies. Tracked institutional partners include BlackRock (BUIDL), Franklin Templeton (BENJI), Wyoming Stable Token Commission, Aptos Foundation, Bitwise, Microsoft.
Chainlink (LINK) holds a TokenSonar institutional adoption score of 65/100, ranking #9. Tracked institutional partners include SWIFT (11,000+ banks), DTCC, Euroclear, UBS, Mastercard, ANZ Bank.
Aptos (65/100) and Chainlink (65/100) are closely matched on institutional adoption. Aptos is classified as a Bank Infrastructure while Chainlink is a Bank Infrastructure, so the better fit depends on which institutional thesis you're tracking rather than a clear adoption gap. Scores update twice daily based on regulatory filings, named bank deployments, ETF flows, and on-chain RWA data, not price action.