Aptos

APT Launched 2022 source

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Launch

Mainnet launched in October 2022. secondary source source
On Oct. 18, 2022, Aptos went live with its mainnet launch. secondary source source

Founders and creators

Mo Shaikh and Avery Ching, former Meta (Diem) staff. secondary source source

Origin story

Aptos Labs was founded in 2021 following the dissolution of Meta's Diem project; many former Libra employees joined Aptos Labs. secondary source source

Stated purpose

Layer 1 blockchain built with the Move programming language. secondary source source

Consensus mechanism

Aptos is a Layer 1 Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchain that employs the Move programming language. secondary source source

Supply model

Aptos has an initial total supply of 1 billion APT. secondary source source

Main uses today

The Aptos blockchain leverages the Move programming language and the Move VM for application development. secondary source source

Key milestones

The company has partnered with Microsoft to explore the integration of blockchain technology with AI and data services. secondary source source

Notable events and controversies

Aptos Labs is one of 11 firms selected for the second phase of Hong Kong's e-HKD pilot program led by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). secondary source source

Sources & studies

Last checked: 2026-11-04 · Prices, market caps and circulating supply are left out on purpose because they change by the minute. Educational, not financial advice.

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