| Metric | LINK | APT |
|---|---|---|
| Institutional Score | 65/100 | 64/100 |
| Overall Rank | #9 | #11 |
| Archetype | Bank Infrastructure | Bank Infrastructure |
| Named Institutions | 10 | 10 |
| Spot ETF Status | none | filed |
| Data Confidence | low | medium |
Chainlink (LINK) holds a TokenSonar institutional adoption score of 65/100, ranking #9 of 27 tracked cryptocurrencies. Tracked institutional partners include SWIFT (11,000+ banks), DTCC, Euroclear, UBS, Mastercard, ANZ Bank.
Aptos (APT) holds a TokenSonar institutional adoption score of 64/100, ranking #11. Tracked institutional partners include BlackRock (BUIDL), Franklin Templeton (BENJI), Wyoming Stable Token Commission, Aptos Foundation, Bitwise, Microsoft.
Chainlink (65/100) and Aptos (64/100) are closely matched on institutional adoption. Chainlink is classified as a Bank Infrastructure while Aptos 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.