by Aptos Foundation
Quick Fact
Aptos is a highly scalable layer 1 blockchain.
Aptos is a highly scalable layer 1 blockchain with modular transaction processing and a parallel execution engine, making transactions very fast and efficient.
Aptos is distinguished for its performance capabilities, primarily due to its unique "Move" programming language, which enhances transaction security and speed. This innovation is backed by a robust, pipelined, modular transaction processing system that enables high transaction throughput.
Aptos uses a unique consensus mechanism called AptosBFT, a combination of PoS (Proof of Stake) and BFT (Byzantine Fault Tolerance). This consensus mechanism makes Aptos robust and fast as it keeps the chain operating safely even if one-third of the validators try to act dishonestly.