Introducing the Aptos Payments Grant
Today, we’re launching the Aptos Payments Grant track, a milestone-based funding program designed to support founders building next-generation payment infrastructure.
Grants of up to $150,000 are available, along with hands-on support and ecosystem-wide amplification.
Each grantee receives access to:
Gas station credits to subsidize user gas fees
Security audit support, including up to $25K for external audits
Technical mentorship from engineers contributing to the Aptos protocol
Founder enablement via accelerators, events, and networking opportunities
Why Build on Aptos
Great payment networks rely on four factors: supply, transaction efficiency, scalability, and app revenue. Aptos delivers on all fronts:
Stablecoin Depth: $1.41B in stablecoins live on Aptos (+11x YoY), with monthly volumes exceeding $30B
Speed & Finality: Aptos consistently clears transactions with 125ms block times.
Scalability: Aptos has demonstrated 19,000+ peak TPS, with fees consistently averaging $0.0005.
App revenue: In June, DEX volumes on Aptos reached an all-time high of $5B, $850K+ in ecosystem revenue, and 9 consecutive months of growth
The RWA Flywheel
Real-world assets (RWAs) are gaining traction on Aptos. Over $540M in tokenized RWAs are now secured on-chain, including private credit vaults and institutional funds.
New Primitives, New Possibilities
Aptos offers a programmable, performant foundation. What will you build?
Explore emerging payment examples:
Agent-to-Agent Payments: Let AI agents initiate and settle transactions without human intervention.
Per-Block Streaming: Get paid per block, unlocking new monetization models for creators and contributors
Automated Payments: Build with Aptos Move for upgradable, secure asset management
Cross-Border Transfers: Power global remittances with near-instant, low-cost rails that beat traditional remittance speeds and costs. remittance speeds.
Who Should Apply
This program is built for full-time founders and teams:
Building alternatives to legacy payments infrastructure
Making stablecoins usable in everyday commerce
Building open-source tools or Aptos-native integrations.
Apply now for the Aptos Payments Grant track and help shape the future of money.