✨ Aptos on-chain governance has played a major role in ratifying some of the most novel tech advancements in Web3 ✨

📅 ~19 months of Mainnet
✍️ 90 Aptos Improvement Proposals (AIPs)

🌐 With Aptos on-chain governance, community members can create and vote on proposals that minimize the cost of blockchain upgrades:
• Changes to the blockchain parameters
• Changes to the core blockchain code
• Upgrades to Aptos Framework modules
• New framework modules

Looking back at the past year, the community has come a long way in 90 AIPs! A quick retrospective ⤵️
https://x.com/Aptos/status/1812109759400792497?t=thAV-s9_6F-jKIi42rxUqA&s=19

New data from Flipside 🌐

🗓️ Since the start of 2024, 10M new users have entered the Aptos ecosystem—with 55% coming from DeFi platforms such as Merkle Trade, Cellana Finance, Aries Markets, and Amnis Finance.

Tap into the latest Aptos DeFi ecosystem and partner announcements 👇
https://x.com/Aptos/status/1812913797323235508?s=19

Absolutely STACKED agenda just dropped. 🌐

- Inspiring keynotes? Done.
- Lessons for the future of Web3? Check.
- Interactive showcases? Of course.
- Meeting the top players in crypto?Unlimited.

Not to mention, epic after-parties coming soon 👀
https://aptosfoundation.org/events/aptos-experience

Gear up for the ultimate security challenge with the Code Collision CTF !

Test your skills from July 26-28 and compete for $7000 in prizes !

In participation with OtterSec and Aptos Labs, featuring challenges from MoveBit and Zellic !

Rules and registration can be found in ⤵️ https://ctf.aptosfoundation.org

https://x.com/Aptos/status/1813697632189268022

Industry-leading Aptos tech is setting the stage for an unprecedented financial revolution !

TVL has risen 200% + and developer activity has been heating up. There has never been a better time to build on Aptos :tools:

Check out some of this week’s DeFi updates:

- Aries Markets surpassed 2 milestones and integrated Aptos Connect

- Panora Exchange announced several ecosystem partnerships and integrations

- Meso Finance revealed plans to launch their mainnet

- Kana Labs integration of Econia Labs and Thala Labs into its Aggregator

- Aptin Finance added Aptos Connect support for improved user interaction

- Joule Finance unveiled its Joule Bridge launching on mainnet soon

- GALNT Exchange received a grant from the Aptos Foundation

- Pontem Network shared what's next on their product roadmap

Check out the thread below for more ⤵️ :
https://x.com/Aptos/status/1814436774967685440

Get ready for Aptos All Access—July 24 at 3pm UTC 👀

🤝 STACKED builder roundtable with Eragon, Shinami, and Story Chat
🛠️ Network updates: AIPs, new releases
⚙️ Pro tips for events & hackathons
🎉 AND MORE

Set a reminder. Let's chat! ⤵️
https://x.com/Aptos/status/1815815500309618868?t=0BYhmHPvwV3irfiUagMGug&s=19

💡 Supercharging Aptos with Shoal++

🌐 Aptos Labs recently unveiled Shoal++ — a groundbreaking DAG-BFT system that powers Shoal to ~optimal theoretical latencies.

➡️ The Shoal framework represented a big step in DAG-BFT, reducing latencies and eliminating need for timeouts.

➡️ Shoal++ is a significant advancement on this, outperforming protocols like Bullshark and Mysticeti with sub-second latencies even at 100K TPS.

Learn how Aptos will soon scale new heights of throughput & performance 🧵
https://x.com/Aptos/status/1816248599002640482?t=wMOeB4Rw9XThO_7j5ZZq5A&s=19

✨ Think you have what it takes? Claim your share of Code Collision's $500K USD prize pool. ✨

🏆 Compete in 5 tracks, innovate with cutting-edge technology, and make your mark in the world of blockchain.

Registrations accepted between July 2 and September 30; Hack begins on August 1 and ends on September 30. 18+ only. Sponsored by the Aptos Foundation. Complete rules at:
https://aptosfoundation.org/code-collision-rules

Ready to spark the next big idea? APPLY ⬇️
https://aptosfoundation.org/events/code-collision

💡 Aptos Keyless Accounts: A primer

🌐 The future of Web3 onboarding is here via wallet-less, omni-device experiences powered by keyless accounts on Aptos.

✅ Familiar social login to Web3 apps
✅ Hard to lose & easy to access/recover
✅ Seamless access from any device

Learn how Aptos Keyless is Revolutionizing user onboarding & identity on Aptos ⬇️
https://x.com/Aptos/status/1817545584469004486?t=zrVtIaokQJ9kEkCG0m4HgQ&s=19

Slowly, slowly and then all at once 💫

Why do builders choose Aptos over other networks? Part 2 👨‍💻

• Internet-scale infrastructure
• Community and immaculate vibes
• Unique toolset, including Move Prover
And more!

Check out what developers love the most about Aptos🧵
https://fxtwitter.com/Aptos/status/1817183221291053278

The Ondo Finance Aptos integration embodies the network’s institutional-grade, high-performance capacity as the premier DeFi platform.

Aptos ecosystem participants can now acquire $USDY, the first tokenized US Treasuries asset on Aptos, and leverage it across top DeFi applications including:

- Aries Markets
- Thala Labs
- Pontem Network's LiquidSwap
- Petra Wallet
- Pontem Wallet

🔗 Integration Benefits:

- Over $300m in TVL across multiple blockchains
- 5.3% APY
- Access to stablecoins with attractive yield and institutional-grade protections

⚖️ Use Cases:

- Enhancing liquidity pools
- Serving as collateral for borrowing and lending
- Collateral for CDPs and derivatives

🗣 "Launching USDY on Aptos fits our strategic mission of bringing a first-of-its-kind yieldcoin to a high-performance blockchain that’s built for finance"
* Nathan Allman, Ondo Finance Founder & CEO.

🗣 "This launch showcases Ondo’s peerless innovation and the introduction of USDY as an institutional-grade asset solidifies Aptos as the premier platform for high-performance DeFi"
* Jerome Ong, APAC Ecosystems Lead at Aptos Foundation.

Let's expand the possibilities in DeFi on Aptos!

https://x.com/Aptos/status/1818666846540947831

https://x.com/OndoFinance/status/1818661533255184444

Major boost for Web3! OKX Ventures & Aptos Foundation are launching a $10M fund to supercharge the Aptos ecosystem !

We are thrilled to announce the launch of a new USD $10 million fund to accelerate the growth of the Aptos ecosystem and promote Web3 adoption. This initiative is a collaboration between OKX Ventures and Aptos Foundation, with support from Ankaa.

Key Points:

- Fund Amount: USD $10 million
- Purpose: To develop an accelerator program for Aptos projects
- Focus Areas: Infrastructure, DeFi protocols, real-world assets, GameFi, AI, and more
- Support Provided: Venture support, mentorship, go-to-market exposure, and expert network access
- Selection Process: A panel from Aptos Foundation, OKX Ventures, and Ankaa will select five promising projects for the first cohort in September
- Initial Investor: Ankaa will invest in accepted projects and manage daily operations
- Application Opening: August

OKX Ventures has a history of investing in over 300 projects globally with a fund size of approximately USD $1 billion. This partnership with the Aptos Foundation aims to further blockchain innovation and support high-quality projects.

Read more about it in the official posts below ⤵️
https://x.com/Aptos/status/1819019698807488995

https://x.com/OKX_Ventures/status/1818936374290170054

Code Collision is live! 🌐

⌛The hackathon has started, but there's still time to join the action.

🏆 Registrations are open—be part of the revolution and compete for your share of the $500K prize pool.

Registrations accepted between July 2 and September 30; Hack begins on August 1 and ends on September 30. 18+ only. Sponsored by the Aptos Foundation. Complete rules at:
https://aptosfoundation.org/code-collision-rules

Ready to hack your way to the top? Register now:
https://aptosfoundation.org/events/code-collision

Locking in. 🌐

Experience Aptos at Aptos Experience

The Aptos DeFi ecosystem was busy cooking! 🔥

A glimpse into network activity this week:
🔵 1M active users, pushing total unique users over 20M
🔵 Transactions surged by 27% to reach 14.6M

Plus, activity & milestones from the DeFi ecosystem are even more impressive. Check out full highlights ⤵️
https://x.com/Aptos/status/1820173651226104287

Together we MOVE 🌐

In peak performance at the highest levels, milliseconds make all the difference. 🌐

🥇 Aptos latency
https://x.com/zekun000/status/1818841043598754015

Innovations like Aptos parallel execution engine and high throughput make it the ideal platform for DeFi innovation 🌐

From low gas fees to rapid finality, Aptos is empowering developers to build the future of finance.

Check out highlights from the Aptos DeFi ecosystem ICYMI ⬇️
https://x.com/Aptos/status/1823074282081259576?t=K02rBMzspmLvuPnClbWAcQ&s=19