Apex Fusion Launches Vector Blockchain with 10X Cardano Speed for Institutions

Apex Fusion is set to launch Vector, a high-performance blockchain platform aligned with Cardano, on August 6, 2025, at the Rare Evo conference. The new blockchain is designed to offer instant transaction finality and throughput that is 10 times faster than Cardano’s mainnet [1]. According to an independent report, 99% of transactions on Vector finalize within 13 seconds under optimized conditions [1]. This performance is attributed to its UTxO-based architecture, a design choice that enhances speed and reduces the risk of chain reorganization [1].

Vector is specifically tailored for institutional users, addressing key pain points such as settlement delays and double-spending risks. Apex Fusion’s legal head, Anja Blaj Zajc, emphasized that instant finality improves transaction clarity and lowers settlement risk, making it particularly valuable in compliance-driven environments [1]. The platform aims to support real-time settlement and complex financial operations, including cross-border payments and on-chain financial product development [1].

The launch positions Vector in direct competition with other fast-finality blockchain initiatives. While Sony’s Soneium offers sub-10-second finality and the rebranded Fantom project, Sonic, reported a testnet finality of 720 milliseconds, Vector distinguishes itself through its Cardano alignment and institutional focus [1]. Apex Fusion is also working toward regulatory compliance, including alignment with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and a Swiss FINMA ruling for its AP3X token [1].

This strategic emphasis on both performance and compliance reflects Apex Fusion’s broader goal of bridging the trust gap for institutional blockchain adoption. By delivering a secure, fast, and regulated infrastructure, the company aims to attract financial institutions and developers seeking to build high-stakes decentralized applications [1]. If Vector performs as advertised, it could see significant adoption from enterprise and institutional stakeholders in need of reliable, high-speed blockchain solutions [1].

Source: [1] Cardano-aligned ‘Vector’ blockchain promises instant finality speeds (https://cointelegraph.com/news/cardano-vector-institutional-blockchain-instant-finality)

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