Aptos Move: Developer-Focused Ecosystem Updates

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:hammer_and_wrench: 1. Move Language Updates

  • Move 2.2 updates introduced support for function values (higher-order functions), optional acquires, and improvements in generics and type safety.
  • Aptos Labs rolled out Account Abstraction, Dynamic Script Composer, and Ordered/Big Ordered Maps — enabling developers to write more customizable, scalable, and secure applications.
  • These updates aim to improve performance and developer experience, especially in DeFi, gaming, and modular dApp architecture.

:toolbox: 2. Developer Tools & SDK Improvements

  • Dynamic Script Composer: Allows developers to chain multiple Move transactions through TypeScript SDK in a single flow.
  • Aptos Build platform updates: Includes usage-based billing, no-code indexers, and org-level workspaces.
  • VSCode Move Plugin: Offers syntax highlighting, inline errors, and code suggestions for Aptos Move.
  • Move AI Agent Kit: A new framework to build AI-powered autonomous agents on Move.

:globe_showing_europe_africa: 3. Community Events, Partnerships & Ecosystem Growth

  • ODTÜ Move Workshop (Ankara, March 2025): Introduced Turkish developers to Move fundamentals and Aptos tooling.

  • The BLOKC Move Workshop (April 2025): Hands-on session covering contract writing, deployment to testnet, and module architecture.

  • TOKEN2049 Dubai (April 18–19, 2025): Aptos Labs had strong presence, showcasing enterprise-ready blockchain tools using Move.

  • Expo Osaka 2025 Partnership: Official digital wallet for Expo 2025 Japan to be powered by Aptos, aiming to handle millions of users using Move’s secure and scalable infrastructure.

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Already trying out Move2.2. The compiler defaults to v2.1 at the moment.
I love not having to use the acquires keyword when accessing global storage. The compiler now infers automatically :smiling_face_with_sunglasses: