# Aptos > The chain to move what matters: value, data, and ideas for billions everywhere Aptos is a Layer 1 blockchain network built with the Move programming language. It supports high-throughput decentralized applications through parallel transaction execution. Aptos is a Layer 1 blockchain network that uses the Move programming language for smart contract development. It is designed to support decentralized applications that require high transaction throughput and fast settlement. The network targets developers building financial, gaming, social, and data-driven applications that need predictable performance. The network processes transactions through a parallel execution engine, allowing unrelated transactions to be validated simultaneously rather than in strict sequence. This approach addresses the throughput limitations found in many blockchain designs, where transactions are processed one after another regardless of whether they interact with the same data. Move's resource-oriented programming model treats digital assets as distinct types tracked by the language itself, which is intended to reduce common classes of smart contract errors. Aptos supports a range of applications spanning decentralized finance, payments, gaming, and media, along with tools for account abstraction and onchain identity. Developer resources include documentation, learning materials, and grant programs that fund projects building on the network. The network is used by application developers, infrastructure providers, and asset issuers building across these categories. - Type: Network - Sector: Blockchain Platforms - Status: Active - Founded: 2022-10-12 - Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/Aptos ## Products - [Aptos Mainnet](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Aptos): Aptos Mainnet is a Layer 1 blockchain built with the Move programming language for resource-oriented smart contract execution. The network processes transactions in parallel through Block-STM and uses BFT-based consensus to provide sub-second finality with low transaction fees. It supports DeFi, payments, gaming, and enterprise applications with native account abstraction and on-chain upgradeability. (L1, Live, Main Product) - [Aptos Ascend](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Aptos): Aptos Ascend is a permissioned blockchain infrastructure platform that gives financial institutions configurable digital asset controls. It provides compliance tooling, privacy features based on zero-knowledge proofs, and customizable network settings so institutions can operate within their regulatory requirements. The platform is used by banks and other regulated entities exploring institutional decentralized finance. (Financial Services Platform, Live) - [Aptos Connect](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Aptos): Aptos Connect is an embedded wallet service that lets applications provide Web3 login and transaction signing without a separate wallet download. It authenticates users through OAuth-based social login, such as Google or other providers, and creates a non-custodial account tied to those credentials. Developers integrate it through an SDK to give users an in-app account creation and transaction flow. (Embedded Wallet, Live) - [Aptos Learn](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Aptos): Aptos Learn is an education platform offering interactive tutorials for building on the Aptos network. It provides step-by-step guides and code examples aimed at developers new to Web3 as well as those coming from other blockchain ecosystems. The platform also covers comparative material for developers transitioning from other networks. (Education and Training, Live) - [Aptos Names](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Aptos): Aptos Names is a naming service that assigns human-readable domain names to Aptos blockchain addresses. It replaces long wallet addresses with memorable names ending in a dedicated extension, reducing the risk of sending funds to the wrong address. Users can also create subdomains and configure target addresses for their registered names. (Decentralised Identity, Live) - [Aptos Assistant](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Aptos): Aptos Assistant is an AI agent that answers questions about the Aptos ecosystem and assists with smart contract development. It draws on documentation and developer resources to provide contextual guidance for building blockchain applications. It is intended for developers seeking quick answers while working with the network. (AI Agent, Open Beta) - [Aptos Explorer](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Aptos): Aptos Explorer is a block explorer that lets users search and visualize on-chain activity on the Aptos network. It indexes transactions, accounts, blocks, and validators through real-time data feeds, providing a full history of network activity. Users can look up account balances, token holdings, and validator performance through a unified search across addresses, transaction hashes, and block heights. (Block Explorer, Live) ## Assets - [Aptos Coin (APT)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Aptos): APT is the native token of the Aptos blockchain. It is used to pay transaction fees, secure the network through staking, and participate in on-chain governance. The network processes transactions in parallel, allowing APT to support high-throughput applications with sub-second finality. 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