Aptos is a layer 1 blockchain with resource objects and Move programming language. Aptos newly released crypto project aims for safe, scalable, and upgradeable proof-of-stake infrastructure.
How does the Aptos blockchain work?
From a high-level standpoint, Aptos chain works as follows:
- Proof-of-stake (PoS) with BFT consensus and staked validators
- Segmentation into full nodes and light clients
- A parallel transaction engine with BlocksSTM to increase throughput.
- Flexible and simple Move language for custom smart contracts, security, and audit.
- Modular design where changes are introduced to individual nodes.
- Logical data model where resources cannot be discarded.
- Concurrent execution of all key stages of the transaction.
- Structured path to add scaling validators.
- Unified state sharing to boost validators’ performance.