Aptos Connect for Developers: Fast Onboarding, Secure Sign-ins, and Seamless Mobile Integration

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After months of building, Aptos Connect is finally here — a robust toolkit designed to meet the speed, simplicity, and scalability of the Aptos ecosystem. If you’re building with Move, here’s why Connect should be on your radar:

:puzzle_piece: React Native SDK: Mobile-First, Dev-Friendly

The new React Native SDK makes it incredibly easy to integrate Aptos Connect into any mobile app:

  • No more QR codes, private keys, or awkward app switching.
  • Handle sign-ins, transactions, and data sharing directly inside your app.
  • One-click mobile onboarding for iOS and Android.
  • Native Telegram mini-app support is included (though subject to Telegram’s new restrictions — try @aptosconnectbot while you can).

:locked_with_key: Sign in with Aptos (SIWA): A Safer Auth Standard

Inspired by Sign in with Solana, SIWA brings:

  • A standardized, secure sign-in flow that simplifies user authentication.
  • Off-chain identity verification (e.g., email).
  • Clear permission prompts — designed with humans in mind.
  • Message construction handled by wallets instead of dApps, helping prevent malicious message exploits.
  • Easy integration of secure identities into your dApps.

:books: Check the SIWA Documentation →

:key: Keyless Backup Keys (In Staging)

Keyless Backup Keys introduce a 1-of-2 multi-key setup:

  • Users sign in with Google or Apple.
  • A secondary plain-text private key can be created and stored securely.
  • If social login fails, access is still possible via backup — no loss of control.
  • Coming soon to production.

:counterclockwise_arrows_button: Embedded Swaps + Fiat On-Ramps

  • Gas-sponsored swaps via Panora are live and fully integrated into Connect.
  • Fiat on-ramps now support more regions and methods with partners like Stripe, Banxa, Transak, and Mesh.
  • Mesh even enables instant, zero-fee transfers from over 300 CEXs.

:envelope: Email-Based Transfers

With just a Gmail address, users can send funds — even if the recipient doesn’t have an Aptos account yet. This is fully supported in the Connect SDK and can power frictionless payment flows in your apps.

Aptos Connect is more than a wallet — it’s a non-custodial identity, onboarding, and payments framework that’s ready for production-grade apps.

:test_tube: Ready to build? Start exploring:

Let us know how you’re integrating Connect into your dApp!

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