Aptos has upgraded its blockchain to the Block-STM v2 engine, enabling dynamic parallel execution across up to 256 cores without requiring changes from developers.
Aptos has launched an encrypted mempool on its mainnet to protect users from MEV-related sandwich attacks by keeping transaction details hidden until block finalization.
Aptos has launched an Encrypted Mempool feature on its mainnet to protect users from MEV-related threats like frontrunning and sandwich attacks.
Aptos has released a new suite of AI tools, including an MCP server and agent skills, to enable coding assistants to work directly with the Move programming language.
Aptos Foundation and Aptos Labs have committed over $50 million to advance institutional onchain trading and AI-driven infrastructure.
Aptos Labs has launched the private beta for its decentralized storage platform, Shelby, which is now supporting live enterprise workloads.
Aptos Foundation will lock 210 million APT tokens for indefinite staking to fund operations, moving away from treasury sales as part of a major tokenomics overhaul.
Aptos has introduced MonoMove, a redesigned execution engine for the Move virtual machine that aims to significantly increase smart contract processing speeds.
Decentralized storage platform Shelby has moved to private beta following a testnet phase that validated its core architecture on the Aptos blockchain.
Taiwan's MAX exchange has integrated native Tether USDT on the Aptos blockchain, enabling direct fiat on-ramps for local traders without the use of cross-chain bridges.
Daehong Communications is extending its partnership with Aptos to introduce on-chain ticketing for Lotte Group events, building on a platform that has already issued 5 million vouchers.
Aptos is building a dedicated infrastructure for AI agents, featuring the x402 payment protocol and a $50 million fund to support autonomous machine-to-machine commerce.
Aptos has introduced a 2.1 billion APT hard cap, halved staking rewards, and increased gas fees tenfold to reduce token supply through permanent burns.
Aptos has introduced Confidential APT on its mainnet to enable encrypted token balances and transfers while keeping wallet addresses visible for compliance.
Approximately $325.6 million worth of tokens from projects like Aptos, Linea, and Cheelee will be unlocked in the second week of September 2026.
