Aptos Experience: NYC delivered one of the most impactful events in the ecosystem’s history. Over two days in Brooklyn, founders, developers, partners, and community members gathered to celebrate innovation and unveil the next era of Aptos.
Event Highlights
- Aptos Brand Refresh: A new identity reflecting sharper vision and 10x performance, built to power global payments, data, and value movement.
- Partnership with Reliance Jio: India’s largest mobile network collaborates with Aptos Foundation and Aptos Labs to introduce blockchain-based rewards for hundreds of millions of users.
- Tech Roadmap Reveal: New research from Aptos Labs introduced Archon, Block-STM v2, encrypted mempools, event-driven transactions, and namespacing.
- Decibel Trade Testnet: Launching this November with mainnet expected in Q1 2026.
- TAPT Launch: The new onchain authentication standard designed by Aptos Labs.
- Shelby Reveal: Live demonstration of the new Devnet by Aptos Labs and Jump.
- WatcheeOS Introduction: A decentralized media operating system developed in partnership with NBCUniversal, connecting rights, playback, and royalties directly on-chain.
- Aptos Assembly Program: A four-week accelerator for builders and mentors to create high-impact products, led by Aptos Foundation.
- CTRL+MOVE Hackathon Winners: Top DeFi projects from around the world recognized for innovation and execution.
- Aptos at Barclays Center: A community celebration closing the event on a high note.
Ecosystem Momentum
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World Liberty Financial (USD1) featured in discussions about stablecoins and the future of digital finance.
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Move Club Network expanded to key regions, including Vietnam, China, and India, strengthening global builder collaboration.
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New Funding Announcements: Rhuna raised $2M for stablecoin payments in entertainment; Tria secured $12M in pre-seed and strategic funding with Aptos Foundation participation.
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Developer and Ecosystem Updates:
- Thala Labs shared a comprehensive security overview.
- KGeN marked new milestones post-TGE.
- Bedrock DeFi advanced BTCfi with xBTC integration.
- Privy announced support for Aptos.
- APTreeio reached new growth with GUIINU’s lottery integration.
- Ecosystem reward campaigns with Backpack, Panora, Echelon, and Hyperion concluded successfully.
As Aptos celebrates its third mainnet anniversary, the energy continues to build across the ecosystem. The innovations unveiled in New York mark the beginning of a stronger, faster, and more connected network built for billions.