| Metric | LINK | APT |
|---|---|---|
| Institutional Score | 54/100 | 51/100 |
| Overall Rank | #11 | #12 |
| Archetype | Bank Infrastructure | Bank Infrastructure |
| Named Institutions | 5 | 5 |
| Spot ETF Status | none | filed |
| Data Confidence | low | medium |
Chainlink (LINK) holds a TokenSonar institutional adoption score of 54/100, ranking #11 of 27 tracked cryptocurrencies. Tracked institutional partners include SWIFT (11,000+ banks), DTCC, Euroclear, UBS, Mastercard.
Aptos (APT) holds a TokenSonar institutional adoption score of 51/100, ranking #12. Tracked institutional partners include BlackRock (BUIDL), Franklin Templeton (BENJI), Wyoming Stable Token Commission, Aptos Foundation, Bitwise.
Chainlink (54/100) and Aptos (51/100) are closely matched on institutional adoption. Chainlink is classified as a Bank Infrastructure play while Aptos is a Bank Infrastructure play, 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.