Aptos Layer-1 blockchain demonstrates robust growth with 17.5 million total users and 460k new users in January 2025, while experiencing significant daily active user volatility peaking at 1,714,923 users. The network shows dynamic market activity, including a decentralized exchange volume surge to $37.7M and 403,975 total swaps on peak day. However, user retention presents challenges, with day-30 retention dropping from 73.57% to 33.66%, indicating potential engagement sustainability issues despite impressive user acquisition and trading metrics.