Latency defines blockchain performance and the latest upgrade from Aptos Labs, Baby Raptr, pushes the boundaries of how fast a Layer 1 can go.
This update reduces network latency by two full hops, dramatically accelerating throughput on the Aptos Global Trading Engine. Built for performance at scale, Baby Raptr delivers better speeds without sacrificing safety.
What’s Changed
Under high network load, Aptos previously required up to 6 hops between the Quorum Store and Consensus layers to finalize transactions. Baby Raptr brings that down to 4 hops.
- At low load (≤ 100 TPS): 4 hops remain the standard
- At medium load (≤ 3000 TPS): latency reduced by 180–200 milliseconds
- At high load (≤ 7000 TPS): latency reduced by 200–300 milliseconds
These improvements come with no trade-offs—safety and liveness remain fully intact.
Why It Matters
Aptos isn’t just scaling vertically—it’s optimizing horizontally. With Baby Raptr, users and builders experience:
- Faster settlement speeds for high-volume applications
- Lower delays in execution-sensitive protocols like DeFi and gaming
- A more responsive global trading layer that can keep pace with demand
This is a major step forward in Aptos’ mission to offer a lightning-fast, production-ready chain for real-world use cases.
Aptos is setting the standard for next-gen L1 performance. This is what a production-grade chain looks like.