Aptos Labs

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Aptos Labs, founded in 2021 by Mo Shaikh and Avery Ching, former Meta Diem leads, in Palo Alto, develops the Aptos layer-1 blockchain built with the Move programming language. Forked from Diem research, Aptos offers parallel execution via Block-STM, low latency and formal verification for assets, targeting scalable DeFi, gaming and payments for mainstream adoption. Mainnet launched in 2022 with Aptos Foundation grants supporting ecosystem builders worldwide. Headquartered in Palo Alto with hubs in New York and globally remote, Aptos Labs is backed by leading investors including a16z and Jump Crypto. The team emphasizes engineering rigor from large-scale consumer tech. Expect a high-performance culture centered on systems engineering, Move safety and shipping reliable chain upgrades for developers and users today.