The Rollup How Aptos Plans to Replace Visa with $500M in RWAs
Oct 13, 2025
Avery Ching, CEO of Aptos and a former engineer at Meta, discusses how Aptos is positioning itself to rival Visa with a focus on real-world assets (RWAs) worth $500M. He shares insights on the rapid growth of Aptos's USD1 integration, fueled by partnerships and decentralized finance. Avery reflects on lessons learned from the Libra/Diem days and explores the future of on-chain finance. He also highlights the importance of stablecoins in driving transaction growth and explains the innovative potentials of Chainlink's CCIP integration.
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Libra Lessons Shaped Aptos' US Return
- Aptos founders came from the Libra/Diem effort and used those lessons to pursue compliant US-focused crypto infrastructure.
- Avery says regulatory engagement and mission alignment helped Aptos work closely with US partners like World Liberty Fi.
Why World Liberty Fi Chose Aptos
- World Liberty Fi picked Aptos for USD1 because of shared mission and repeated meetings with the team.
- Avery explains the partnership aims to pair USD1 with Aptos' fast, cheap rails and broader product plans.
From Payments Engine To Global Trading
- Aptos was built as a payments engine and has evolved into a global trading engine that supports all asset types.
- Avery highlights multiple stablecoins already on Aptos and expects fast growth due to sub-second, near-zero-cost transfers.