Built by the
world’s best engineersAptos, a layer-1 proof-of-stake blockchain launched in October 2022, promises improved reliability and security. Despite early criticism for its centralized nature, it gained traction due to its star-studded founders and strong social media presence, amassing over 365k Twitter followers. Backed by $350 million in funding, including investments from Andreessen Horowitz and FTX, Aptos emerged as a contender in the blockchain space. Founded by former members of Meta's 'Diem' project, Aptos aims to revolutionize cloud infrastructure. With over 19 DeFi projects already on its ecosystem, Aptos plans to handle 160,000 transactions per second through its innovative technology, including the Move programming language and the upcoming AptosBFT version 5 upgrade.