The rapid surge in excitement around AI Agents has unveiled new opportunities to take the efficiency and UX of DeFi to new heights.
Wondering how you can get involved?
Look no further – below are some key questions, answers, resources, and motivators to jump start your Aptos DeFAI journey 
Why are Agents important?
With non-stop 24/7 activity and the ability to learn and develop on their own, AI Agents bring new life and new possibilities to DeFi.
Why Aptos?
The highly-performant Aptos network is the perfect hub for these Agents, as their constant activity will require massively scalable infrastructure.
Last year, Aptos proved its strength by not just setting the record for highest daily transactions, but also the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th highest as well.
With Zaptos on the horizon, the network’s scalability is set to improve even more.
What if I’m not a dev or new to AI Agents – How do I get started?
With an OpenAI API key, anyone can create an Agent in minutes regardless of coding ability or technical expertise! The best way to get started is to dive right in. BONUS: stay motivated in your learning journey with exciting incentives–like earning a share of the
$250K prize! Hurry, the @metamove_ hackathon ends March 17th—but don’t worry, follow @AptosLabs and we’ll keep you posted on even more Aptos hackathons in the future.
Watch a quick step-by-step demo on how to create and perform actions with your own no-code Agent here.
See an Agent in action here.
Do I have to use the OpenAI API key to make an Aptos Agent?
No – Aptos Agents can also be created using other open-source frameworks, such as:
Metamove
Eliza
Crossmint (GOAT)
You can also check out @briannwongg’s Python-based tutorial here.
In summary:
Agents are set to bring new capabilities to DeFi.
Aptos’ unmatched performance makes it a perfect ecosystem for Agents to interac
There are plenty of ways to build your own Agent on Aptos, regardless of technical skill level.
Curious for more? Visit Aptos Learn , and check out the Aptos Labs blog for more deep dives into Aptos tech!