In a video interview, Hayes predicted that Aptos will surpass Solana and become the second-largest L1 blockchain within the next one to three years. Hayes plans to provide more details about his prediction this September.

During the interview, Hayes stated that he believes Aptos has the potential to dethrone Solana and become a dominant player in the L1 space.

This prediction highlights the competitive dynamics in the blockchain industry, where various platforms are racing for superiority based on scalability, transaction speed, and developer adoption.

Hayes also highlighted a significant risk he sees looming over the cryptocurrency market in the next two to three years.

He warned that a major crypto custodian could be hacked, potentially resulting in a loss of $50 billion to $100 billion in cryptocurrencies.

According to Hayes, such a catastrophe would mark the end of the current market cycle and could have serious repercussions across the entire industry.

Note: This is not investment advice