Mo Shaikh
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Cofounder @aptoslabs prev. @Meta @BCG @BlackRock @ConsenSys @MeridioRE
Joined July 2010
Aptos and @googlecloud are partnering up again—and we've got big plans for 2023. Building community is the most important thing we can focus on. Our partnership is aimed at moving the Web3 movement forward with community and strong tech at the heart.
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For as long as I can remember, I’ve been passionate about building systems that empower people—fairer, more open systems. Since 2016, I have been deeply involved in the blockchain world, both exploring and contributing to its transformative social and economic potential. Three.
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The Aptos ecosystem continues to ship - Martian Wallet has hit 100k+ Twitter links in less than two weeks. Let's try this out. @martian_wallet send 5 $APT on testnet to the first 1000 retweets.
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It’s exciting to finally bring Aptos to mainnet. Acknowledged that it could have gone better. Building a decentralized protocol from the ground up is tough! Aptos is fortunate to have a fantastic community that's constantly evolving together. Addressing some concerns below:.
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FUD what you heard, let’s check out some numbers and Aptos ecosystem news! 👇. 🔷 6.8M+ total txns since launch (hitting ~2,500 tps with ease) .🔷 1M total downloads across all Aptos wallets.🔷 225,000+ NFTs sold.🔷 30+ projects live across wallets, tooling, NFTs, DeFi.
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Yesterday @AptosLabs announced a $150m Series A led by @FTX_Official & @jump_ . This is an exciting time for the community! We’re proud of our accomplishments in such a short amount of time. So who are our new partners and what’s next ? 🧵👇.
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Today, @BlackRock chose Aptos as the only non-EVM chain to launch its money market fund tokenized by @Securitize: BUIDL. Following @OndoFinance's USDY, @FTDA_US's FOBXX, & @BitwiseInvest's Aptos ETP, RWAs & institutional-grade DeFi are not just coming to Aptos. They're here.
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probably nothing.
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@NotSuitman Nope. This is false. No Aptos Labs or Aptos Foundation treasury is held by FTX. This isn't a time for FUD and unsubstantiated rumors in this space.
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Aptos: for community, by community.From Day 1, our biggest priority is supporting and rewarding the builders who brought Aptos to life and continue to grow the ecosystem. We're super proud of our ecosystem setting the tone for the industry with kindness and collaboration– always.
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After spending the last month meditating, I’m excited to be back in the game. I’ll be in Dubai, Singapore and Tokyo next two weeks. HMU if you’re building in web3. See y’all soon 😘.
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Oops, I was on the wrong stage.I don’t see you here @TrustlessState
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The future of AI x blockchain will be built by smart people with access to great tech, tooling, resources, and a global network of builders. That’s why we’re supporting DePIN friends @ionet_official in building “The Internet of GPUs” w/ a Web3 flavor. More to come. Watch this.
BREAKING: has raised $30M to build the largest decentralized GPU network in the world and solve the AI compute shortage. The Series A round was led by Hack VC with participation from Multicoin Capital, 6th Man Ventures, M13, Delphi Digital, Solana Labs,.
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Korea Blockchain Week 2022 🇰🇷. This was my first time in Korea and my first time connecting with the Korean web3 ecosystem in person. I learned a tremendous amount during those few days. Thank you to everyone who made the trip a success. Let's recap (surprise at the end)! 👇.
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If you joined #AptosMoveMonday then you’d know about “the hoop”.@SashaSpiegelman is a one-shot take ;) @AveryChing w/ the assist.
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forget about paying with bitcoin. leave your digital gold in its vault if you want. imagine paying for your ride with APT. coming 🔜
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Congrats to 🇺🇸 for big steps in the right direction. Quiet cooking and then all of a sudden!
JUST IN: 🇺🇸 SEC Chairman Paul Atkins says his top priority is to "provide a firm regulatory foundation for digital assets."
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2 years later, 1 billion in TVL on Aptos. We're just getting started. Big week ahead!
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The word is out: @Chainlink’s oracle price feeds and CCIP are coming to @Aptos. Sergey and his entire team at Chainlink have built something epic and truly innovative. His vision for growing the global Web3 ecosystem is visionary and practical – a phenomenal combo. And we’ve.
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Secret @aptoslabs event 🌊. It's been great meeting the Aptos community @ Stanford Blockchain Week! Due to overwhelming demand, we throwing a small event tomorrow in Palo Alto. Come hang w/ the core team and Aptos ecosystem over drinks & food .RSVP👇 .
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I’ve been spending time in the Solana ecosystem and here’s what stands out (hint, Aptos and other Move chains are on this path and growing quickly):. 1. Community-above all .Solana's community is ridiculously supportive. They've fostered a culture where users are the movement,.
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Aptos July has been filled w/ heat 🔥.- 900% growth with @Chingari_IN .- @METAPIXEL 2nd testing of Gran Saga.- @PythNetwork data feeds are live and blazing fast .- @wormholecrypto Connect w/ 3 lines of code .- @ThalaLabs debuts type-safe TypeScript interfaces and React Hooks.-.
Last month was a home run for Aptos, and this Web3 heater has no end in sight! ☀️⚾😎. July saw big wins in Gaming, Social, Infra, and more. At meet ups around the world, we celebrated growth and innovation with community members like you!. Ready for more? Let’s dive into it 👇🧵
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big news: USDT - the world's most dominant stablecoin, is live on Aptos. Aptos is now the first Move ecosystem with USDT, the world’s de facto digital dollar. if you haven't Aptos yet, now's your chance: txns are near-instant, so cheap they feel free, and accessible to everyone.
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Old guard: BTC, EVMs . Current gen: Solana . Next gen: MOVE (Aptos, Sui, Movement).
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Welcome to the $3,000,000 in new inflows to @Aptos from Sui and Solana. Aptos DeFi is at your service:. @Merkle_Trade.@EconiaLabs.@mirage_protocol.@ThalaLabs.@EchelonMarket.@AmnisFinance.@AriesMarkets.@KanaLabs.@JouleFinance .@PontemNetwork
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good vibes and (¿ǝqʎɐɯ) some alpha with @AveryChing and team at the Aptos 2 Year Anniversary Celebration tmr: Wed Oct 16 @ 9pm ET. don't miss it, notis on:
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One of the fastest NFT mints I have seen to date. Went to lunch and 3035 people already beat me to my own NFT. DAMN!. What number are you 🥹
It's time to claim your Aptos Testnet NFT! 🌊. The Aptos:Zero collection commemorates the Aptos Testnet, and all the work the community has put in to help us get here. Claim your NFT now for bragging rights - show us what you've got! 🔥.
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thanks y'all for joining the Aptos two-year Spaces jam yesterday, the vibes were immaculate. now back to the office, and a PSA from @SashaSpiegelman ;)
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THAT'S A WRAP! . so much gratitude to my team, our partners, and everyone who attended - YOU made the first #ExperienceAptos a huge success!! . oh and next year's Aptos Experience will be even bigger. what city should we do it in?. LET'S MOVE!
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Aptos, Movement, Sui, etc….
@Cryptoking Efficiency wins over emotions for AI transactions! 🤖. Low cost, fast confirmation, decentralized.
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It’s only day one at KBW Seoul and already an awesome kick off w/@baekkyoumkim and @hashed_official diving deep into the @AptosLabs vision for web3, our Korea and APAC community, consensus mechanisms… .… And a sneak peak of 📑 coming soon 👀. DM if you want to meet for 🫖
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when they say we don't need another L1 but you're just a chill guy making money move better
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Our mission @AptosLabs is to ensure Web3’s advantages are an inclusive triumph, not an exclusive privilege. Success in open finance requires a fundamental shift in approach, tech & onboarding. Thanks @NValentineTV & @MaxDeGregor for sharing my POV👇🏽.
Financial inclusion should be our priority in moving the future of finance forward. In this special edition of #FinTech in Focus, we asked our FinTech Advisory Council to share what financial inclusion means to them.
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APTOS 🚢 🛳️ .We have the best research and engineering team in the world 😏.
🔎 INSIGHT: The Aptos blockchain achieves high throughput and low latency, processing approximately 160,000 transactions per second and validating them in under one second.
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Hanging with hip hop OG's at Paid In Full was epic. Creators. Aptos has you covered, check out:. - @overlai_app to create verifiable, authentic content.- Aptos Build's no-code NFT minting to monetize content.- @myco_io & @KYDLabs for distribution and ad rev share
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Landmark day for Aptos! @Tether_to will issue USD₮ - the world's most liquid and market dominant stablecoin on Aptos - the first Move ecosystem to get a stablecoin. We are so early. Your access to twitch-fast throughput, low latency, low gas fees, and rapid processing just.
1/ Tether Lands on Aptos!. @Tether_to is bringing $USDt, the world’s leading stablecoin, to the Aptos blockchain—marking a major first for the Move ecosystem. This isn't just another integration; it’s a leap toward building the new economy on Aptos.
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Aptos' first DEX Liquidswap, built by @PontemNetwork, is a community-first, governance-maxi AMM. Building with Move means Aptos’ low fees and latency makes for a buttery trading experience, and the txn vol. speaks for itself. But don't take my word for it, just check it out.
1/ Liquidswap DAO $LSD token is coming July 30th. With $1B+ in cumulative trading volume, Liquidswap is integral for the Move ecosystem on Lumio / Aptos / Movement. LSD enables community participation in the protocol. This thread covers the utility, airdrop and allocations.
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aptOS.
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The Aptos Experience is coming. I'll be there to talk about how to manage both a successful L1 and great hair. Are you in?
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Very high potential for future avatar! .But when full @AptosLabs team and Sis bears?.
Bruh, we've cooked up a new honorary for the one and only @moshaikhs 💙. Mainnet can't come soon enough! 🧸
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- @BlackRock BUIDL on Aptos .- Native USDT and USDC on Aptos .- Daily DEX volume on Aptos up 2,700% (28x) in the last year.
Aptos Financial Ecosystem Analysis. In November, @Aptos Total Value Locked (TVL) surpassed $1 billion for the first time and is up 19x year-over-year. Key Updates:.• BlackRock's BUIDL on Aptos.• Native USDT and USDC on Aptos.• Daily DEX volume on Aptos up 2,700% (28x) in the
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DC: Open Finance Is About to Ignite America’s Future 🇺🇸. I just got back from DC, where I connected with the big hitters from Capitol Hill, regulators, and my friends. The vibe was electric, the optimism was off the charts, and the energy was downright contagious. The night
America will be the Bitcoin superpower of the world. The Golden Age of America has BEGUN!
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🚨 JUST IN: Bitwise registers for an Aptos ETF in Delaware, indicating it may soon file for a spot Aptos ETF.
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MOVE APTOS eating web3 🤫.Move Aptos - @alibaba_cloud .Move Aptos - @Microsoft .Move Aptos - @NBCUniversal.Move Aptos - @Mastercard.Move Aptos - @SushiSwap.Move Aptos - @ThalaLabs.Move Aptos - @MavrikOG.Move Aptos - @Aptomingos .Move Aptos- @Chingari_IN .Move Aptos- @AptosMonkeys.
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+++ @AptosLabs is expanding our presence in Japan 🇯🇵!. We’re investing in the talented builders and creators of the region. Welcome to all the Manga, Sports, and Music NFT projects of the @hashpalette_en ecosystem to the Aptos!. To builders in Japan and beyond: LFM
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APTOS ERA.
Aptos: the next big thing? 🧐. With its total value locked (TVL) & volume on the rise, the L-1 blockchain @Aptos has been making waves. Head to our blog to see how Aptos might lead the next frontier of DeFi w/ its various groundbreaking features:
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It’s not even close, Aptos is ready to Move trillions.
Most Transactions Processed in 24h by Chain 📊 ↓. ➊ @Aptos 326M.➋ @SuiNetwork 67M.➌ @solana 56M.➍ @BNBCHAIN 33M.➎ @SeiNetwork 18M.➏ @0xPolygon 16M. MoveVM leading and Aptos breaking all limits in just 2 years since launching mainnet. 🤯
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Game on 🎮. APTOS 🤝 NPIXEL (@GranSaga_RPG), the creator of @GranSaga_RPG, which was the highest grossing game on the KR Apple store, has chosen Aptos to take blockchain gaming to the next level. We will help develop their new web3 metaverse- METAPIXEL @metapixel
Time to level up! 🎮🕹️ . Aptos is partnering with NPIXEL, the Korean Triple-A gaming studio behind @GranSaga_RPG! We’re honored they chose Aptos to build their newest project: @METAPIXEL. What’s in store for developers and gamers? 👇.
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GM London!.Here’s an old network that thought they won the race. I don’t see them around as much anymore.
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Toured our neighbor @QwQiao and his teams @alliancedao office in SoHo. NYC is back and in full effect.
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👀. Something big coming in Japan for Aptos. It’s over for web2. @AveryChing should we tell them?.
🇯🇵 NEW: Japan’s Financial Services Agency is set to review crypto regulations. The review could reclassify crypto as financial instruments under investment law, strengthening protections, lowering taxes and allowing domestic funds to invest in tokens.
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Evan is right. Being a founder is forever. Even if when moving to a new role. New things can have compounding impact, when done well and with the community in mind. Oh- and please, no one drop dead on the job.
Being a founder is forever, even if they move to a new role. And just to be clear, the chance of me dropping dead on this job is infinitely higher than me riding off into the sunset. Literally just getting started.
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🇯🇵 Japan Aptos community on a Friday night in Shibuya. A lot of ❤️
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APTOS Top 5. What are the top five things I should do in the Aptos ecosystem this weekend?
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Mainnet has arrived.
Mainnet has arrived.
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Aptos ecosystem cookin'. Hope you like it hot ♨️.
Who's ready to MOVE? 🙋🏾♂️🙋🏼♀️🙋🏽. What Aptos projects do you have your eyes on for 2023?. Tag your favorite builders and give them a shoutout!.
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Money just moves better on Aptos.
Unlocking the true power of DeFi and pushing finance forward 🌐. Featuring @alnoki_ (Co-Founder & CEO) and @xorkiki (Co-Founder & COO) of @EconiaLabs. Aptos is #BuiltDifferent 🦾
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APTOBER.
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Ethereum devs have to deal with a ton of complexity as EVM stack sprawl grows, taking bandwidth away from solving the business problems that give projects their value. That's just one reason builders are flocking to Aptos, there's more too.
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M🌐ve. C🌐mmunity. Apt🌐s. Aptos is a differentiator- both, the way we design & build and also the way we collaborate with the rest of the Move and Web3 community. Instead of turning others away and shunning them, we welcome folks with open arms, collaborate on the future and.
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APTOS.
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This is big. @FTI_DA launched its tokenized money market fund on Aptos, and it has already received $20M+ in subscriptions. This means you can now access RWAs with super low fees, deep liquidity and hyper-fast transactions on a non-EVM blockchain.
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28 MILLION people are expected to attend the World Expo 2025 in Osaka Japan, and they'll all be using a digital wallet developed by our latest acquisition @hashpalette_en on Aptos. 🇯🇵 has A+ gov't support & a vibrant Web3 ecosystem, making it (and APAC) the future of Web3. lfg
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I’m honored to join Klickl as a Strategic Advisor. After working with this team for over a year I know they are in the same league as Tether, Circle, and Ripple (and operating in even bigger market than peers). - Their roadmap is loaded. - Regulatory structure is tight. - And.
Big News Alert!. We’re thrilled to announce that @moshaikhs, former CEO and co-founder of Aptos Labs, has joined Klickl as a Strategic Advisor - and will help guide Klickl's Web3 and PayFi strategy moving forward, further solidifying the company's positioning in the industry.
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TradFi has high standards, but once they to a place where they trust a Web3 network, and plug in, it's going to melt faces. Aptos Ascend has the safety, compliance and product features TradFi needs to have that trust.
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can you imagine sleeping on RWAs?. @OndoFinance bringing the US Dollar Yield token to Aptos. USDY is a tokenized note secured by short-term US Treasuries and bank demand deposits. tldr; USDY combines the accessibility stablecoins with high-quality US dollar-denominated yield.
📢 $USDY, our market-leading permissionless yieldcoin, is now live on @Aptos!. 🌊 From today, Aptos ecosystem participants can seamlessly acquire $USDY, the first tokenized US Treasuries asset on Aptos, and leverage it across various DeFi applications. USDY is supported by the
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