Aptos Labs CEO on Why Privacy and AI Will Define Crypto’s Next Era

Summary

Avery Ching, CEO of Aptos Labs, discusses the launch of Confidential Aptos, AI-driven trading, and institutional adoption. He argues that blockchain infrastructure and privacy are key to the next era, with Aptos positioned for enterprise-grade use. The conversation covers quantum resistance and the shift from token speculation to real-world applications.

• Aptos launched Confidential Aptos, a privacy-focused payment infrastructure.
• Ching highlights AI as a major accelerant for onchain trading.
• He stresses that infrastructure and product quality now matter for blockchain adoption.
• Quantum resistance is a key advantage for Aptos over older chains like Bitcoin.
• Institutional interest and regulatory clarity are driving RWA tokenization.
• Ching is optimistic about building during the bear market, focusing on revenue and adoption.